Which? issues 11 tips to save on your heating bills this winter
Emily Seymour, Which? Energy and Sustainability Editor, said:
"Many people will be looking to save money by reducing their energy use this winter. Some easy ways to cut your bills include using radiator valves to make sure each room of your house is only ever as warm as you need it to be.
"If your home has a single room thermostat, it should be set at the lowest comfortable temperature as heating bills will rise by about 10 per cent for every additional degree you turn it up.
"Combi boiler owners can try turning its flow temperature down and the preheat setting off. Tap water will initially come out cool before it heats up, but you'll be wasting less energy.
"If you have a hot water cylinder, you can't make use of low flow temperatures. Instead, insulate your hot water tank with a jacket no less than 75mm thick and make sure you've got lagging on pipes.
"Simple steps like placing weatherproofing tape over gaps or putting down a draught excluder can guard against heat loss."
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