We know as we head into winter, thinking of your energy bills can be daunting. The darker evening means we’re using more electricity, and the weather means we need to use central heating to keep our homes warm. However, one thing is for certain, we’re always here for you.
Using radiator reflectors is a great way of getting more for your money. You can buy these from DIY stores at low cost and easily install them by placing them behind your radiators. This helps any heat lost at the back of the radiator to be reflected back into your room, meaning you’re getting the most from your heating.
We’re also all guilty of placing furniture or other things in front of our radiators, but by ensuring these are clear of clutter means you’ll get the maximum impact from your central heating.
Draught excluders are also a helpful to place by doors and windows that can let cold air in. You don’t need to break the bank buying them. In fact, you can easily use old fabric to make one yourself.
Thick curtains can also help keep out the cold from windows and doors. Make sure to keep them drawn to keep the heat in. However, if it’s a sunny day – keeping your curtains open until the sun sets will allow the natural warmth from the sun into your home.
Shutting the doors in unused rooms means the heat in your home cannot escape to areas you don’t use. This will mean any heating you do have on in your home will stay in the areas you’re using the most and keep you warm for longer.
Want more advice? Why don’t you take advantage of our range of energy saving partners, that provide energy saving advice and guidance around the home? This includes AgilityEco, the Footprint Trust (Isle of Wight) and Green Doctors.
They can help you with:
· Advice on reducing your energy use and costs
· Switching energy providers
· Accessing prepayment meter support
· Accessing the Warm Homes Discount
· Applying for energy grants
· General advice about gas and electricity tariffs and payment methods using Ofgem accredited sites
· Freebies such as LED light bulbs.
For a free energy advice call us on 0800 121 6060 or email us at environment@southernhousing.org.uk with the subject ‘Energy Advice’ and your full name, address and phone number, and we’ll do the rest.
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