- Air leaks around windows and doors can make it harder to heat your home. Use sealing tape or foam strips to reduce these leaks. Around 15 to 20 percent of heat loss in buildings occurs through windows, while 17 percent occurs through doors and air inlets.
- On sunny winter days, open your curtains and allow sunlight to warm the room naturally.
- Use short curtains that do not block the heat released by radiators. Keeping radiators unobstructed can help prevent up to 25 percent of heat loss in the home.
- Avoid drying laundry indoors during the winter whenever possible. Do not hang clothes in front of or directly on radiators, as this can block the flow of heat into the room.
- Keep indoor temperatures at around 21°C in winter and 24°C in summer.
- Have your heating system serviced regularly. Regular maintenance can extend the life of both the system and its components, while helping your boiler operate more efficiently and reliably.
- Using a room thermostat with your boiler helps maintain the desired level of comfort while reducing unnecessary fuel consumption.
A Few Energy Saving Checks Before You Leave Home
- Make sure there are no water leaks in the radiator connection pipes.
- Lower the boiler setting when you will be away from home.
- Place aluminium foil backed insulation panels behind radiators to reduce heat loss through external walls and direct more heat into the room.
