You can buy the £1.75 in your kitchen and save money on heating costs
An expert has revealed a £1.75 hack to cut the cost of your heating bills this winter.
Summer now seems to be well and truly over, and many of us have probably struggled to stay warm this week as we’ve been buffeted by a deluge of wind and rain.
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It may be tempting to turn on the heating at the first sign of autumn, but with the ceiling on energy prices rising from October 1 and the winter fuel payment scrapped for millions, Brits will do everything they can to keep heating costs down. keep. .
With this in mind, experts at Which? have shared a simple method to ensure your home stays nice and warm, while keeping costs down.
Share a message with Instagramthe experts declared: “Energy companies hate this hack.”
Explain their trick, which one? revealed that all you need is a roll of radiator reflector.
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Or, for a more cost-effective method that works just as well, they recommended using the cabinet staple, aluminum foil.
The experts said: “Maximize your heat! By placing foil behind radiators, heat is reflected back into the room.
“This is especially effective on exterior walls.
“You can buy radiator reflector film for around £8.
“It’s padded and usually has an adhesive backing, so it’s very easy to install.”
“But kitchen foil also works as a cheap alternative.
“So measure the distance between the brackets of your radiators and cut the foil to size.”
They added: “Putting aluminum foil behind your radiators is a great way to heat your home more cheaply!
“It’s quick, cheap and easy – a perfect hack for anyone, even if you’re not a confident DIYer.”
How you can save on your energy bill
SWITCHING energy suppliers can sound like a hassle – but luckily it’s quite easy to switch energy suppliers – and save you a lot of money.
Look around – If you’re on an SVT deal, you’re probably throwing away up to £250 a year. Use a comparison site such as MoneySuperMarket.com, uSwitch or EnergyHelpline.com to see what deals are available to you.
The cheapest deals can usually be found online and are fixed deals, meaning you usually pay a fixed amount for 12 months.
Switch – Once you find one, all you have to do is contact the new supplier.
It helps to have the following information, which you can find on your invoice, on hand to give to the new supplier.
- Your zip code
- Name of your existing supplier
- Name of your existing deal and how much you payA current meter reading
Your current supplier will then be notified and the switch will start.
It will take no longer than three weeks to complete the transfer and your delivery will not be interrupted during that time.
People rushed to the comments section of the post to share their own cost-effective tips.
One person said: “My hack is wearing thermal leggings, tops and a wool hat!”
Another wrote: “Fluffy socks are also quite good for keeping feet warm instead of radiators.”
One person who tried the hack said: “I personally feel at least a 3C difference.”
However, others stated that they felt no difference from the hack.
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