Wed, 19 Nov 2025

Wed, 19 Nov 2025 Heating tips to keep your home warm when budgets are squeezed

As temperatures fall across much of the UK, how should you heat your home and keep yourself safe?

* Keep warm layers on, including thick socks and fingerless gloves
* Use curtains to keep heat in during winter months (open during the day, draw at dusk)
* Limit heat loss by using draught excluders to block gaps under doors or around windows
* Consider installing radiator reflector panels for external walls
* Program a thermostat to maintain room temperature between 18C and 21C Health Considerations
* Vulnerable individuals (pensioners, children under five, people with health conditions) are at higher risk during cold weather; consider providing extra support
* Maintain proper circulation of air by not draught-proofing internal doors
* Wear warm clothing to keep yourself safe and well Energy Efficiency Tips
* Turn down the combi boiler's flow temperature for a more efficient system
* Consider using a portable electric heater or timer-controlled heating products (electric blankets, heated throws)
* Regularly check your energy bills to ensure you are not wasting energy or heat
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