An energy expert has shared a simple act which could reduce bills by as much as 10 per cent. With tinter temperatures remaining low, many households are trying out ways to stay warm without breaking the bank.
And Adam Clark, founder of My Local Toolbox, has weighed in with some easy and effective options for heating concerns. Adam’s top tip is to lower your thermostat by a mere 1C and watch your bill shrink by up to a tenth.
This particular tip has been making rounds online, with one popular TikTok clip showing someone implementing it with their own thermostat, but in Fahrenheit. The caption reads: “According to Energy.gov, you’re not saving on your heating bill by keeping it at a constant 68 degrees. Do this instead!”
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Adam also debunked some widely held heating myths including the idea that it’s more cost-effective to leave your heating ticking over all day. He said: “A property’s heat loss is proportional to the temperature difference between the inside and the outside of your home.
“Leaving your heating on all day will mean that most of the heat is lost to the outside of the home. As a result, you’ll use more energy to maintain that consistent temperature versus only heating your home when you feel you need to.
“Turning your heating on and off as required is almost always more energy efficient.” The expert pointed out most heat escapes through our walls, windows, and roofs, emphasizing the importance of good insulation in preventing significant heat loss, suggesting it could be a smart investment, Mirror reports.
He also recommended getting a smart thermostat for better control over your heating schedule, even remotely. These devices can adapt to your routine over time, adjusting automatically to your daily life.
Additionally, he highlighted the importance of ensuring radiators are functioning properly. If they’re not warming up as they should, it might indicate trapped air. By bleeding your radiators, they operate more efficiently and spread the warmth more evenly.