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If you’re at the higher end of the perfect 18-21 degree temperature scale, then you could still try reducing it by a degree or even two to find savings.
With the weather getting a little warmer when we head into spring, you might not even notice.
Energy Saving trust also say that you don’t need to turn your thermostat up when it is colder outside, the house will still heat up to the set temperature.
“It may take a little longer on colder days, so you might want to set your heating to come on earlier in the winter,”; it said.
If you’re still on full winter heating mode it might be time to review your settings.
Experts at Utilita have also revealed the exact date you need to turn your heating on as winter approaches.
They said most people start switching their heating on when the temperature drops to 12.5 degrees.
This is usually around October 24 or 25.
Here’s more top tips for reducing your energy bill, plus extra help you can get if you’re struggling with bills.
What can I do to cut down my heating costs?
You shouldn’t just stop at turning down the heating if you’re looking to save some mega bucks on your energy bills.
But you can stick with the thermostat itself to start with.
Draught excluders can save you around £30 a year the Energy Saving Trust has previously said.
We’ve spotted them on sale at Amazon for £7.99 before, but of course you should always shop around for better offers.
And you don’t even have to buy one â you can make them for free by filling a large piece of fabric with old clothes or rice.
Switching off so-called “vampire devices”;, that drain energy when left on standby or used inefficiently, could save you on your bills as well.
So when temperatures naturally drop, you should draw them to keep the heat in, and then open them in the morning when the sun comes out.
And always think about how much money you’re spending on household appliances â the kettle is ranked one of the costliest, after the shower, heating and a fan-assisted oven.
You can read about how much they cost and how to keep prices down in our guides â like this one here.
Also, Energy Saving Trust estimates that between 9-16% of electricity used in homes is through appliances in standby mode.
On a bill of £500, this could account for as much as £80. We’ve rounded up the worst devices to leave on standby.
You can also apply for government grants and schemes that help with expensive bills through the winter time.
The scheme is where eligible households can get £150 off their electricity bill each winter â but you’ll have to wait until the colder months to get the money off.
Households in England and Wales don’t need to apply to get the cash and they’ll automatically qualify if they are receiving certain benefits.
You can read more about who’s eligible here.
For a look into energy bill grants you could also get this winter, read our round-up here.
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