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How to keep heating costs down during the cost of living crisis
We all know that the cost of living crisis is hitting everyone in the country. People are struggling to be able to afford basic heating. We know how tough this can be for families.
As an organisation, we felt responsible to try and help in whatever way we could. So we have come up with some tips to help you keep your heating costs down.
Turn off radiators when not in use
This is a really good way to keep costs down. It’s simple, but effective.
Did you know that by simply turning radiators off when not in use, the average household can save 20% on their heating bills by doing this.
If a radiator is left on when not in use, it can leak water, which can be very costly.
Try to make it a habit, whereby, whenever you leave your home, go around and check that the radiators are all off. This little thing can help you save an incredible amount of money in the longer term.
Should you change your energy tariff?
Energy tariffs are another way to save money. Your current one could be overcharging you.
Shopping around with these can be wonderful for your bills.
Martin Lewis, the money saving expert, knows all about this topic. We’ve linked this handy video so you can get a better understanding of whether or not switching is the best thing for you.
There are loads of simple ways that you can upgrade your tariff.
Price comparison sites like Money Supermarket can help you choose a new tariff, and see if you are overspending on your current tarrif.
This little thing can help you save hundreds on your energy bills.
Insulating your home
This is another good thing to do if you can. There are so many homes in the United Kingdom that are not insulated well, or do not have the right type of insulation fitted.
There are many simple yet effective ways to insulate your home, which can significantly reduce heat loss while lowering your heating bills.
Even little fixes around the home can mount up to significant savings in your energy bills. For example, fitting your hot water cylinder with an insulating jacket will save you £35 a year in heating costs and 115kg of carbon dioxide emissions.
This may not sound like much, but in the longer term, it can all add up. Especially when trying to reduce your heating costs during the cost of living crisis.
Insulating your water tank, pipes and radiators is a quick and easy way to save money on your bills.
Lagging water tanks and pipes and insulating behind radiators reduces the amount of heat lost, so you spend less money heating water up, and hot water stays hotter for longer.
Around one third of all the heat lost in an uninsulated home escapes through the walls, so it’s a good place to start. By properly insulating your walls, you will save energy and cut costs off your heating bill.
This also involves checking what type of wall you have. This will tell you just what you need to do next.
Cavity walls can be insulated by a professional, who will inject insulation material into the cavity – or space – in the wall. A specialist will drill holes in the outside walls, inject insulation through the holes and then seal them with cement.
Solid walls can be insulated from the inside or outside of your home.
Internal wall insulation is done by fitting rigid insulation boards to the wall, or by building a stud wall filled in with insulation material. External wall insulation involves fixing a layer of insulation material to the wall, then covering it with plasterwork or cladding.
The costs and savings associated with insulating your walls will vary depending on your wall type and house size. Internal solid wall insulation for a semi-detached house, for example, will cost around £8,200 to install, but could save you around £255 a year on your energy bills.
If you think this is the best option for you, we can help with our insulation grants. Just send us an application form and we can help to get you started.
We want to help you on your journey to lowering your energy bills.
Could it be time to upgrade your boiler?
This is a very common problem, 95% of UK homes are heated using a boiler. So it is important you keep yours up to date.
Older systems can be costly, because they are slower, and do not have upgraded pipework.
There are certain signs to look out for with this.
- Do your radiators take a long time to heat up?
- Is there sometimes an unusual smell?
- Have your bills gone up?
- Does the boiler frequently shut off?
If these apply to you, it could be time to get your boiler checked out. Fixing these things can save a huge amount of money.
What you would need to do, is call your gas provider, and get someone to come and check out the situation.
They can advise you what is needed in order to move forward.
We can also help provide advice, and help you with grants to push this process along.
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