A heating expert shares a £7 radiator trick to reduce bills by 10%, as reported by Wales Online. With the energy price cap set to rise by 10% from £1,568 to £1,717, many households are looking for ways to cut down on their energy costs as the colder months approach.
The advice from Peter Brown, an engineering lecturer in Glasgow, is to use radiator foil costing around £7 to prevent heat from escaping through walls. This simple change, along with lowering the thermostat by just one degree, could result in a 10% saving on energy bills.
In addition to the radiator trick, Brown suggests other cost-saving measures such as closing trickle vents, purchasing draught excluders, and using spray foam for underfloor insulation. He also recommends paying attention to thermostatic valves on radiators and bleeding radiators regularly to save money.
By implementing these small changes ahead of the energy price cap increase in October, households may find the bill hikes more manageable. For more money-saving tips and to stay up to date with the latest cost of living news, readers can subscribe to the Wales Online newsletter.