We hate to face up to it, but the fact is, winter is here!
The clocks have gone back, Halloween has been and gone, and the temperatures
are starting to drop lower and lower.
As you know, here at Cross Electrical we offer Thermal
Insulation, Electrical Trace
Heating, Frost
Protection and Temperature
Maintenance services to businesses and individuals up and down the country.
We also supply underfloor heating services – which is one fantastic way to chop
your energy bills in half for the winter!
The GREEN
ELECTRIC MAT From Hemstedt with unilateral connection and i-sleeve (see
more here)
is the floor heating mat that provides economically efficient heating.
Underfloor heating is also a luxury in the winter months, creating an ambient
temperature and a pleasant warm floor underfoot. A luxury that saves you money
and helps the environment – for us it’s a no brainer!
But what else can you do to save on your bills this
winter...?
Put on a jumper!
Okay, this may sound silly, but it’s true! Most families
have the heating on at 20 degrees centigrade all day, and wander about the
house comfortably in a T-shirt. By turning down your thermostat by just one
degree, to 19 degrees, you can shave £60 a year from your bill! If you feel
cold just wear a few more layers, but you will barely notice the difference if
your house is well insulated!
Be clever!
You can make sure that the central heating and hot water is
off when you’re out for the day - whether that’s at work, school or visiting
friends and family! By using your timer carefully and cleverly, so it comes on
only when absolutely necessary, you can save a lot of money!
Turn off the radiators in rooms you don’t use, like a guest
bedroom for example, and keep windows and doors closed if the heating is turned
on.
Go old school
As well as wrapping up, why not
buy a hot water bottle! These days you can pick one up for less than £4 and
they can really help to keep you warm, especially in bed at night! As well as
this, stock up on fleecy blankets and throws to keep you warm! You can buy
lovely soft throws on the high street or in supermarkets for a fiver – which
will save you a lot of money if it means turning your thermostat a bit more!
Be careful with your
lights
Lighting accounts for 19% of the average household’s
electricity bill. One no brainer is switching to energy-saving bulbs – which can
knock over £55 a year off your bills!
Cut out your bad habits when it comes to having your lights
on! Be vigilant in turning off lights when you’re going out, or if you’re not
in a room. Unplug appliances that have a
light on when inactive. That includes the TV, DVD player and even your mobile
phone charger.
Keep your heat in!
Don’t let heat you’re paying for slip out! Make sure that
you draw the curtains or blinds at night and use draught-blockers for doors to
maintain as much keep as possible!
