Tips for heating your home

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Why not get some Tips for heating your home? – With gas and oil prices as high as they are and even with the government’s Warm Home Discount Scheme, there are things we need to consider to help keep our homes warm. We get asked by many of our older customers and those who work from home, how can I stay warm in my home efficiently, so my bills do not skyrocket?

As a result, Kristian and the team have put together this helpful article to give you some tips and recommendations to help keep your home warm.

Eight Tips for heating your home

One – Service your boiler – It is no surprise to hear us tell you that an efficient boiler can make all the difference. If you complete annual , then your boiler’s gasses are correct, and it can run effetely using less fuel, costing you less to run and maintain the temperature in your house. – Think of this like the fuel economy of your car. 

Two – Heating System Powerflush – This helps with the efficiency of your boiler, if the system is free of silt (rust, metal sludge) then the water can move quickly around your heating system. We provide , so if you need to find out more or would like Viking Plumbing to help, then use the contact form or call and ask for details.

Three – Get a new boiler – Sometimes, it can be cheaper to consider a new, more efficient boiler rather than trying to maintain a system that will not see the money savings. Our boiler installation services are competitive, and our skill levels and customer service is why our customers love Viking so much.

Four – Insulation – Walls and ceilings can be insulated to help retain heat. You can save up to 15% on your home’s heat if you have thermal efficiency. This is reflected in your heating bills ad can save you £40.00 per month.

Five – Draft Excluders – Low cost, but helpful. In Modern homes, they are less likely to be required, but the value should not be underestimated. Consider them as a low-cost way to help keep 1-2 rooms warm in your home.

Six – Use curtains – If your windows are not as thermally efficient as they could be, curtains can help, especially in the evenings. However, it is worth noting that using sunlight to help warm your home can be a great way to keep costs lower. If you have a sunny room, it is best to keep the curtains open, as sunlight can pass heat into the home.

Seven – Isolate rooms – Using thermostatic radiators can certainly help you regulate room temperatures in your home, but isolating other rooms and heating only the ones you are in the most. For example, if you use the lounge and kitchen, isolate those rooms during the day and include your bedroom in the evening. This means you can keep your heating on for longer and only heat the room(s) that matter most.

Eight – Consider updating your windows – Windows make up a large portion of our property’s external facing, so that windows can provide a huge inefficiency for homeowners. Windows are not the cheapest, but like with room isolation, you can choose critical rooms based on their value and use in your home. Don’t forget bedrooms, although you may think I spend most of my time in the lounge, well ok that is during the day, in the evening you can spend 6-10 hours a day in your bedroom, so please don’t forget it.

Is it cheaper to leave the heat on all day?

No, it is not cheaper to leave your heat on all day. It is best to choose certain times for the heating to come on it the best way to keep bills low. This was once the thinking but it’s been proven it does not improve costs. If you want help choosing your heating schedule, Kristian and the team are happy to help you review your heating schedules.

 

Why is my house so cold even with the heating on?

It is likely to be that your home is not thermally efficient, are happy to help you make changes to improve your home efficiently, and we can also make recommendations for some you can make yourself.

Summary

It is important to see where savings can be made, but remember there are grants and payment plans available, and we can help you better understand this and your individual home’s heating systems and how best to save you money. We can review your situation and provide the best options for you and your property. Kristian and the team are here to help, and you can contact us using the on this website. If you are in the Great Yarmouth, Lowestoft, Beccles or Southworld area and would like some advice, get in touch. We can help you provide a .