Slash your gas central heating prices
Slash your gas central heating prices
It is also financially advantageous when you consider the sustained increase in energy charges driven on by your central heating system. Your central heating system may be accounting for up to one half of your total energy consumption. Below we have outlined some ways in which you can take easy actions two lower your current gas expenses.
Only use gas boilers when and where you need it :
If you have a spare bedchamber that is not being used turn off the gas central heating radiator in the room. Cutting the number of rooms which are heated will cut your energy use. Seal the room off by shutting the door and you will have in effect reduced your home and contracted your heating costs.
Use the heating boiler to heat your home rather than other appliances :
A fire is far less cost-efficient than the boiler system. A lot of the heat generated by a fire goes up in the flue to the outside, an electric fire is nowhere near as cost-efficient as the heating boiler.
Eliminate drafts with insulation
Stop being cold air flowing into your home means that you do not have to pay for gas to continually heat the air. The first place to look will be your doors and ensure that any visible gaps are blocked off. A foam based sealant is great for closing off any cracks between the brickwork and frame for doors or windowpanes. If you live in an older home you might be stunned how often these gaps occur. The flame from a candle can help you to see invisible drafts as it flickers when they are present.
Put on a sweater and warmer clothes :
If you are going to turn up the heating thermostat stop and think whether it would be better to put on some additional clothing. Surprisingly, a 1° decrease in the room thermostat can result in a ten% decrease in your gas consumption.
Use the drapes effectively :
The sun is very effective at heating your home in the wintertime, when shining, if you keep the drapes opened to allow it in. Your windows can be the cause of a lot of heat loss at night as outside temperatures decrease. Drawing the curtains provides an insulating layer which helps stop this, saving a small amount each daytime amounts to a large saving on your heating costs over time. The heavier the drapes in the greater.
General tips for the rest of the home :
If your central heating system has a hot water cylinder this must be insulated. The hot water tank can hold its heat throughout the day time if insulated making water ready for you whenever required.
The use of aluminium foil on the wall by your metal radiator can be used to reflect warmth back into the room rather than out into the wall and the outside.