Thinking about Autumn? Get ahead and keep your home warm with these tips

The saying goes that you should make hay while the sun shines. This means getting certain jobs done whilst the weather is on your side and when the situation is in your favour. There are still plenty of long summer days left to enjoy but as talk begins to turn from ice lollies and days out to pumpkin spiced lattes and cosy nights in, it might be sensible to consider what lies ahead.

Keeping your home warm in the colder months of the year is a large expense that many of us just aren’t prepared for. Whether you’ve been out of work due to the COVID-19 pandemic or you’re struggling to make ends meet each month, a hefty energy bill can be enough to plunge you and your family into a spiral of debt. But, help is at hand. Take some time this summer to plan for the months ahead and check out these simple ways of keeping your home warm this Autumn.

Get the best oil price

Just because your home is heated with oil, doesn’t mean you have to pay through the nose to keep you and your family warm this winter. Before you enter another contract with your current supplier, shop around for the best deal and check out Super Saver Oil for the latest prices and offers. No family should go cold this winter because they can’t afford to heat their home, so compare prices today so that you have everything ready for when the temperature starts to drop.

Rearrange your furniture

Got a spare afternoon? Consider moving your sofa and rearranging your furniture so the radiators in your home are warming your home, effectively. Furniture can block the heat circulating properly, so find a better place for you and your family to sit. Bonus tip: Avoid drying clothes on your radiators too, as this will also block the heat and cause condensation.

Go on a draught hunt

All those pesky little draughts are both irritating and costly! You’re losing huge amounts of heat and wasting energy and money thanks to draughts under doors, in your floor and windows. You can easily make your own draught excluders (a great summery afternoon activity), or you can place rubber seals around other draughty areas to keep your warm air in and your overall costs low.

Remember to close those doors

One to remember when the cooler months roll in! Closing doors in your home and trapping warm air inside specific rooms is much better than having all the doors open. If you have a spare room that you’re not using, keep the door closed and don’t heat it.

And finally, get a programmable thermostat

When you install a programmable thermostat, it means you’re in control of when your home is heated and by how much. You could drop the temperature in the middle of the night when everyone is asleep, and then make sure it comes on again when everyone wakes up. If you’re not home during. the day, then you can save money by programming it to come on just an hour before you return.