Did you know that over half of your energy bills are heating and hot water? If you’re looking to reduce your central heating bills, then you need to look at where your money is going. By knowing how to use your central heating more economically, you will be able to save money on your utility bills.
The quickest and easiest way to save money on your energy bills is by calling us to install programmer, thermostat and thermostatic radiator valves. Research shows they can save homeowners around £110 each year on their energy bills. What could do with an extra £110 each year?
Having a room thermostat is a great way to use your central heating economically too. The thermostat stops the central heating using more energy than it needs too. It will keep the heating on until it hits the temperature you have chosen. Once the room temperature is met, it will stop, then start again as it drops.
Many people think that turning up the thermostat will heat up the room quicker. This is not the case. It will make the room warmer, but it won’t heat it up faster. Bear that in mind if you are finding ways to use your central heating more economically.
Try tucking your curtains behind the radiator and move furniture away from the radiators. The thermostats need free flowing air around the room. Having the sofa against the radiator will heat the radiator, but it will make it harder to heat the rest of them room. It will also give the thermostat incorrect readings of the heat in the room too, meaning it can’t work effectively.
It’s a good idea to set your thermostat programmer to come on and off and set times too. Ideally it will come on around half an hour before you get up. This should mean the home is warm and cosy as you get in bed. You could set it to go off half an hour before bed too. This makes your home the right temperature before you get snuggled up in bed.
If you want to make sure you are using your central heating in Leicestershire effectively and economically, call our team. Our central heating specialists can come to your home, check the central heating is in good working order and recommend improvements you can make to be more economical.
