With prices skyrocketing all around us, many people will be looking for creative ways to save money and slash the price of their bills this winter, as the weather gets chillier. And it seems there's one mistake you might be making at home that's wasting the money you're spending on heating up the house, reports the Daily Record.
A heating bill expert told the publication that there are a few tricks you can try with your radiator to really get the most out of your heating this year - including making sure your curtains aren't covering it. Experts claim you should never have your curtains covering your radiators when the central heating is turned on, as doing so will only direct the heat towards your windows and it will escape from the room, rather than warming it up.
Instead, it's best to make sure the radiator is exposed by placing the curtains behind the radiator or to the side, which will help to heat the entire room.
Speaking to the publication, Chris Shaw the CEO of Utility Bidder shared a few more expert tips on radiators and heating.
These included, making the most of daylight and keeping curtains and blinds open during the day to let the sun in to aid in heating different rooms in the house. He also advised strategically placing furniture out of the way of the radiators, as they'll soak up heat if they're directly in front of it and ensuring you are keeping out any drafts in your house by checking any pet flaps and your letter box for potential drafts.
We also recently learned of the importance of not drying clothes on the radiator, as this too can be a 'costly' mistake as they prevent the heat getting to the wider room.
Shaw added: "The UK is currently facing an energy bill crisis, with homeowners around the country waiting anxiously to see how the October energy price increase will impact them.
"With the colder months closing in, many people will be wanting to heat their homes but with extortionate energy prices looming over our heads, switching the heating on isn’t as straightforward as what it once was.
"Here are Utility Bidder, we wanted to share some small hacks homeowners can incorporate into their daily lives in the hope that they can heat their homes for longer, without seeing their energy bills increase drastically.
"Simple tips such as knowing where to place furniture in your home, leaving the bathroom door open when showering and allowing as much sunlight in as possible throughout the day will enable people to feel warmer for longer and with financially uncertain times ahead, simple changes around the home could potentially go a long way."
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