Turn up the heat on high bills, not the thermostat

There are several different types of insulation available to keep your home warm. Many houses can have cavity wall insulation, which fills the gap between the inner and outer layer of bricks.

Homes past a certain age are less likely to have cavity walls, but in these cases we can fit external or internal wall insulation instead to help keep the heat inside.

As heat rises, a significant amount is lost through the roof, which is why loft insulation is so effective, acting as a blanket to keep the heat where it belongs.

Got no loft space whether because of a flat roof or a loft conversion? Not a problem! There are special types of insulation we can install in these circumstances called room in roof insulation and flat roof insulation.

Whichever form of insulation works best for your home, once it’s in place you will need less energy to heat your house, helping you to reduce your energy bills and keep cosy throughout the colder months. And as an added benefit it will act as a barrier to keep heat out during the summer months!

Because insulation is so vital to keeping your house energy efficient, this will always be the first step. Once your home is fully insulated we can then look at other measures if necessary.

An easy change to make, LED bulbs use only a quarter of the energy that a standard bulb uses. They’re also around 50% more efficient than energy-saving bulbs, and they last longer too – an average LED bulb has a lifespan of 25,000 hours!

In certain circumstances we can fit your home with an air source heat pump, paying for the installation.

Air source heat pumps work by using heat from the air outside to heat your home and your water, even at temperatures as low as -15°C.

Air source heat pumps do use electricity to run, but because they extract heat from the environment, the heat output is greater than the electricity input, so they’re far more efficient method of heating your home.

Photovoltaic (PV) panels convert sunlight into electricity which can then be used to run your appliances. The panels work on heat rather than light, so you can generate power at any time of year. It doesn’t even have to be sunny, they’ll quite happily work on a cloudy day. Solar power is a very green form of energy, so not only will you be shrinking your bills, you’ll be reducing your carbon footprint too!

There are many things you can do to reduce the cost of heating your home, without making a single structural change. These include switching your energy provider and reviewing the benefits you’re entitled to. Get in touch with us and one of our expert advisors can discuss your options with you and let you know what you can do to reduce your energy bills.