Winter has definitely arrived, bringing with it freezing temperatures, blustery winds and ice cold rain. Just the thought of that will probably have you reaching for the thermostat and cranking up the heating in your home. But with the rising cost of our energy bills you could be dreading the large bills that are sure to come. So how can you keep that precious heat in your home without having the heating on full blast 24/7?
The Basics:
Here are some general home improvements to your home that can really make a difference to your energy bills. The key is to keep that heat in your home – don’t let hot air out and don’t let those cold draughts in:
• Double glazing – we’ve all heard of it but are your windows up to scratch? Double glazing on your windows and doors is absolutely essential for keeping the heat in. It’s vital for your conservatory too as this can feel particularly cold in the winter. Don’t forget your doors need to be insulated too.
• Heat rises so you need to make sure your loft is well insulated to stop that heat escaping through your roof. Many energy companies will offer this as part of your package, and over 65’s can often get grants to have this done for free so do a bit of research and get it done.
Handy Tips:
There are lots of simple tasks you can do to help keep that extra heat in your home:
• Close off unused rooms – that door can act as an extra barrier between you and the wicked winter weather.
• Draught excluders by your front doors or interior doors can stop draughts and help keep your rooms warm and toasty.
• Put up heavy curtains or blinds – but remember when the sun is shining make sure these are open so the heat from the sun can help warm your room.
• Put on an extra layer – don’t head straight for that thermostat, put on a jumper or a thick pair of slippers
• Cooking! We all love comfort food this time of year, a nice roast, a casserole, or a nice homemade soup. This will not only warm you up, but making use of your cooker will help heat your kitchen as well as the rooms above.
Follow these tips and you’re sure to notice a difference. Here at Crown Windows we are a leading supplier of double glazed windows, doors and conservatories and are always on hand to offer advice and information so if you need help insulating your home this winter then get in touch with us today.
