With energy costs higher than they have ever been in recent history, it pays to find ways to reduce your central heating costs. With this in mind, the list below provides some essential tips for reducing those costs. Even small changes will add up to big savings over the course of this cold winter!
1. The first good tip is to make sure that the hot water thermostat is reduced. Of course, use your own judgement, but you will probably find that you don’t need to go below 120 degrees with the thermostat temperature.
2. Since you’re already at your boiler adjusting the heat, it is a good idea to check that the filters are clean too. A dirty and clogged filter will force your unit to work much harder and stay on longer as it struggles to penetrate anything through the central heating system.
3. Not only do you need to follow the above tips, you also need to make sure there are no leaks with your central heating system. It is true when people say that any disconnection problems or suchlike could be adding up to 25% to your energy bill, so you need to make sure all outlets are sealed. If you can’t do this on your own, hire a professional. This expert can also clean your ducts for added efficiency.
4. Just by turning the thermostat down it can knock quite a bit of money off your energy bills. Trust in me when I say this really does add up. It may not seem like much of a difference to you, but you will notice the difference when you get a lower bill each month!
5. If you suspect that your thermostat isn’t the most modern on the market, make sure you speak to someone about getting a new one which is programmable. A programmable thermostat is definitely the way forward and it allows homeowners to manage the overall temperature in the home, so energy is used efficiently. Also, if you are away at work during the day, you can set it for a lower temperature and have it programmed to start heating the house a little bit before you come home. These aren’t too expensive and are easy to install and configure yourself.
Taking the time to implement these tips will drastically reduce your home heating bills. The great thing is that a lot of the advice included here can be done quickly and easily, so it is very little hassle to get it sorted. There has never been a better time to start making those necessary changes to your energy bills.