There are plenty of ways to reduce your heating costs without sacrificing comfort (although wearing an extra jumper and slippers never hurts!). Here are our top tips for keeping your home warm while cutting down on costs:
1. Wrap Your Home in a Blanket
Proper insulation in your loft and cavity walls helps retain heat, keeping your home warmer for longer and saving you money.
- Winter Benefits: Insulation traps warm air inside, reducing heat loss.
- Summer Bonus: It keeps your home cool by blocking warm air from entering.
2. Order Your Heating Oil Early and Direct
Plan ahead to save money on heating oil:
- Buy in Summer: Heating oil prices typically rise in winter due to increased demand. Ordering early can secure lower prices.
- Buy Direct: Avoid hidden fees often added by comparison sites. We source fuel directly from major suppliers at the best prices and pass the savings on to you.
3. Turn Your Heating Down
Lowering your thermostat by just 1°C can reduce your annual heating costs by up to 10%. Feeling chilly? That’s where those extra layers come in handy!
4. Upgrade Your Oil
Switching to premium kerosene like PremPure offers multiple advantages:
- Better Performance: Additives enhance boiler efficiency and lifespan.
- Specialty Fuels: If you have a Rayburn or Aga, opt for PremPure Cooker, specifically designed for vaporising burners.
- Cost Savings: Cleaner burning fuel reduces servicing needs, lowers CO₂ emissions, and stretches your heating budget further.
5. Fix the Little Things
Small changes can make a big difference:
- Seal draughts around letterboxes, doors, and windows.
- Use rugs, curtains, and draft excluders to keep warmth in.
Additional Resources
For more tips on saving energy and improving efficiency, visit the Energy Saving Trust for advice on water conservation, energy-efficient appliances, and smart lighting.
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