As we head into the colder months and the cost of living soars higher than ever before, it has more of us turning to ways that we can save money on our bills. If you have just moved into a new home you might find that there are little snags or things that need to be done up around the home in order to make it fit for living this winter. If you don’t have a big budget, that’s fine as there are many things you can do that don’t need to cost the earth. Here we have rounded up some top tips to save money on your energy bills this winter…
Make sure your home is well-built and maintained
One of the main ways we lose valuable heat in our homes is due to having poorly constructed rooms with doors and windows that aren’t fitted properly. When you have just moved into a home, or if you have lived somewhere for years and it is an older house, these can let a lot of heat out and cold air in. It’s a good idea to invest in double or triple glazing for your house as this has multiple panes of glass that prevent any warmth from escaping. You should also look at blocking up any large gaps beneath doors and getting draught excluders. You should also look into air duct cleaning as your air ducts can accumulate buildup throughout the year. This stops the heated air from reaching its destination affecting your indoor temperatures and resulting in higher costs.
Ensure you’re on the best tariff for your situation
With the energy bills rising, it’s vital you ensure you are on the best tariff. The main two types of energy tariff are fixed and flexible and you need to decide which is best for your own situation. A fixed tariff means you pay the same amount each month and it is fixed in for the duration of your plan. A flexible tariff means it changes depending on how much you use and the fluctuating price of gas and electricity. Speak to your energy provider or think about making a switch to ensure you’re on the best deal and save money on your energy bills.
Only use heat and electricity in the rooms you are using
Something else you could do in order to save money on your energy bills this winter is to only use heat and electricity in the rooms you’re physically using. When you put your heating on, don’t have it on in every room for example as they are just heating up needlessly.
These are just a few things you can do in order to save money on your energy bills this winter. While it might be a stressful time thinking about how you can save money, it doesn’t mean you need to panic. By making small changes you will be surprised at what an impact you can make. Have you recently evaluated how you can save money on your energy bills? What are some top tips you could pass on?
