WINTER is on its way and many households will soon be thinking about putting their heating on - or how to avoid it.Bills have fallen from an average of £2,074 a year to £1,923, though the exact amount you pay will depend on usage.With this in mind, it’s important to take all the steps you can to keep energy costs as low as possible.According to Tyrone, this household staple will help you identify which areas to tackle to try and stop the draught.
Just make sure that before you do, you close all windows and doors and switch off any appliances which could cause a disturbance in the air. A similar hack that is doing the rounds is one which suggests slowly moving a cigarette lighter or candle around the edge of a window or door to spot draughts.“It’s dangerous having flames close to curtains and furniture,” said the heating expert.Elsewhere, you can get a roll of tape from Hiatt Hardware for less than £3. Strips can be cut to different lengths to fit your window size.Tyrone said: “When it comes to properly heating your home draughts can prove problematic.
When sealing any gaps, take care not to block up any vents as these allow fresh air to flow into the home, helping to prevent damp andturned down over a more consistent period, rather than having the heating off, and then dialling it up to high.”He said: “There’s a common misconception that having the cylinder on means it’s in constant use. It isn’t. It only heats your water when you use it.”and cylinder, and that’s where you will run up your energy bill if you constantly turn them on and off.