The Energy Price Cap is set to rise again on January 1, meaning the cost of energy use is going to go up.
To help save money where you can, especially after an expensive month like December, there’s a simple radiator hack to try.
Paul Brewster, CEO of Flooring Hut, revealed reflective insulation placed behind radiators can help to keep the heat inside the home.
The logic goes as follows: instead of paying high energy costs to heat up the wall, which escapes on exterior walls, you won’t need the radiator on so much with a radiator insulator.
This is because the radiator insulator directs heat back into the room instead of letting it escape through walls.
By using a radiator insulator, you won’t need to keep turning on the heating so much as the house stays toasty.
Mr Brewster said: “This simple change can make a noticeable difference.” Radiator insulators are available at the likes of Amazon, Screwfix, and B&Q.
There are other ways to retain heat in the home, and thereby save on energy bills.
Mr Brewster said: “Heat can escape through even the smallest cracks between floorboards or gaps near walls.
“Sealing these areas with a suitable filler is a quick and cost-effective way to prevent this. For hardwood or laminate floors, use a wood filler that matches your flooring colour.”
While an expensive outlay, investing in rugs can make a world of a difference in how warm your home feels. Mr Brewster said: “Rugs are excellent insulators and provide extra warmth on surfaces like tiles, hardwood, or laminate.
“If you have wood floors, you’ll lose more heat than with carpeted flooring, so investing in a thick rug can help keep the heat in and create a cosier atmosphere.
“Wool rugs are particularly effective, but if a new rug isn’t an option, layering blankets on hard floors can provide similar insulation.”
Mr Brewster added: “Adding a rug pad, flattened cardboard, or even extra blankets underneath can also block cold air and improve insulation.”
