With energy prices remaining high, finding ways to reduce your heating bills is more important than ever. The good news is that there are several simple, cost-effective steps you can take to keep your home warm while spending less.
1. Get Your Boiler Serviced Annually
An annual boiler service ensures your boiler is running at peak efficiency. A well-maintained boiler uses less gas to produce the same amount of heat. It also catches small problems before they become expensive repairs.
Cost: £79-£125 | Potential saving: 5-10% on gas bills
2. Install a Smart Thermostat
Smart thermostats like Hive, Nest, or Tado learn your schedule and adjust heating automatically. You can control them from your phone, set different temperatures for different times, and even use geofencing to turn heating off when you leave the house.
Cost: £150-£250 installed | Potential saving: £75-£150/year
3. Bleed Your Radiators
Trapped air in radiators prevents hot water from filling the entire radiator, creating cold spots and reducing efficiency. Bleeding takes minutes and costs nothing — see our step-by-step guide.
Cost: Free (DIY) | Potential saving: up to 10% on heating costs
4. Add Thermostatic Radiator Valves (TRVs)
TRVs let you control the temperature in individual rooms. Turn down heating in rooms you don't use and focus heat where you need it. No point heating a spare bedroom to 21°C.
Cost: £15-£30 per valve (fitted) | Potential saving: £50-£100/year
5. Consider a Power Flush
If your heating system is sluggish and radiators have cold spots that bleeding doesn't fix, sludge build-up could be the problem. A professional power flush clears the system and restores full efficiency.
Cost: £450-£800 | Potential saving: up to 25% on heating bills
Bonus Tip: Don't Turn Your Heating Off Completely
It's more efficient to keep your heating on a low temperature during the day than to heat a cold house from scratch when you get home. A smart thermostat makes this easy to manage.
Want to improve your heating efficiency? Call Ace Plumbing on 01908 555 888 for expert advice and competitive quotes.