Before the winter properly sets in it is important to check that heating your home is not costing you any more money than it needs to. In many cases, if you are lucky enough to have photovoltaic panels, generating electricity from the sun, your home is making money for you.
It is important to check that your home insulation is sufficient in relation to the rising cost of fuel. It is much cheaper to add extra insulation in the loft than to pay extra heating bills. If you have an old house with floorboards, especially if they are stripped, don’t forget to insulate underneath them. If your home does not have cavity walls, you can still insulate them, either inside or out. If you have open fireplaces not in use, fit a piece of insulation board in the chimney so that you do not lose your warm air.
If you can possibly afford to, invest in a good eco-condensing boiler. These have come down in price recently and will reduce your heating bills considerably, as they are so much more efficient than old models.
Obviously, draughts are bad news so fit draught seals on exterior doors and enjoy winter in your warm home, which is not costing the earth!
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