Posted
2020-07-05 14:00:00 by: bossgate
Quavering at the thought of receiving your winter heating bill? It's enough to give you the chills, even with the heating on. However, there are some simple ways to keep your home comfortable and toasty during the winter months, while reducing costs. Here are a few ways to keep up the cosy factor without the next electricity or gas bill breaking the bank:
Insulate your home
A well-insulated home is both cooler in summer and warmer in winter. Both your roof cavity and walls should be insulated for the best results. Get some quotes from insulation specialists and, if you can't afford insulation immediately, start saving for next winter.
Toss any old electric heaters
Your energy bill may be out of control due to a single antiquated electric heater. Any older electric heaters you are using should be replaced with newer, more efficient ones. Check the energy star ratings when purchasing to find the most efficient one possible.
Check for draughts
Check all your windows and doors to see if heat is escaping through cracks. Have new seals installed on any openings that are letting cold air in and warm air out. Door snakes work wonders also.
Cover glass surfaces
An enormous amount of heat – approximately 10-25% – can escape through glass surfaces such as windows and glass sliding doors. The most effective window coverings to keep heat in are lined curtains with pelmets. Open your curtains during the day to allow the sun's warmth in and close them as soon as the temperature starts to drop at night.
Another option, which may not be particularly stylish but will keep you warmer, is to spray a little water on the inside of your windows then stick on sheets of bubble wrap cut to size.
Build a thermal mass rocket heater
This option is a major project and needs to be incorporated in quite a large space but will drastically cut your winter heating bills. A rocket heating system ...
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