If you've decided to opt for a real Christmas tree for your home this year, you might be concerned about the amount of mess it may make.
13.11.2023 - 15:31 / dailyrecord.co.uk
Ofgem is expected to increase the energy price cap at the start of next year after lowering it from £2,074 to £1,923 on October 1. The current saving of £151 will only really benefit households on a standard tariff with typical usage and it’s important to be aware that no matter what tariff you’re on, the more gas and electricity you use, the higher your bills are likely to be.
From now until the end of December, the price a supplier can charge for gas will drop from 6.9p per kilowatt hour (kWh) to 6.89p, while the price of electricity will fall from 30.1p per kWh to 27.35p. Even if you used no energy for a year, you would still pay around £303 in annual standing charges.
While that may seem a bit daunting, especially as we enter the colder months of the year, heating and insulation experts at Toolstation have shared several checks everyone can do now to make sure they can save money on energy bills this winter.
Below is an energy-saving guide on how to keep costs low when heating your home this winter, compiled by Toolstation experts - Central Heating Category Managers Danielle Robinson and Sarah Gale, Insulation Category Manager Tiffany Hall and Rhiannon Moore.
A dusty radiator will be much less energy efficient, so try to dust them regularly to maximise the benefits. Keep them clear of clothes or anything that may stop heat from being emitted into your home.
Danielle Robinson, Central Heating Category Manager at Toolstation, explains: “Firstly, you’ll want to check that your heating is turned off so that the radiators aren’t too hot to touch. Next, you’ll need to locate the radiator bleed valve - usually found on the top corner of the radiator, they look like a round hole with a square inside.
“Once located, open the
If you've decided to opt for a real Christmas tree for your home this year, you might be concerned about the amount of mess it may make.
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