Heating a home is one of the largest expenses for families across the UK. With social distancing and more of us working from home becoming the norm the chance of your heating oil bills increasing is more likely. This can cause problems, especially for homes which are already receiving less income due to unemployment or sickness and an increase in fuel bills on top of this could be crippling.

At James D Bilsland we are doing our best to make things easier for all of our customers during this time and want to ensure everyone’s homes are heated. Here are some tips and little changes you can take that could make a difference in the cost of your bills.

SPREAD THE COST OF YOUR HEATING

We understand paying your fuel bills in lump sums is not always ideal, especially during lockdown. Our Budget Payment Plan allows you to split up the cost of your heating over 12 monthly payments to make it that bit more manageable for more information on how to apply to click here.

The Little Things Add Up…

When it comes to saving on your heating, it’s the little things that add up. Turning your thermostat down just 1 degree can help reduce your heating bills by 10% every year. Shutting any doors of any rooms that aren’t regularly used. And even if you're tempted to turn up your heating, always try sticking on that extra layer to warm you up.

Position Your Furniture

Despite how obvious this one sounds, furniture directly blocking your radiators will trap the heat and bring down the temperature of your room. Re-arranging your room and positioning any furniture away from radiators may save you from increasing your thermostat.

Insulate

Adding the recommended amount of 270mm of Loft insulation could help you save up to £180 per year and reduces the amount of carbon dioxide being released into the atmosphere. Cavity wall insulation is another great way to help reserve energy in your home with an annual saving of £140.

Keep The Heat In With Double Glazing

Double glazing helps retain heat in your home from escaping outside and in warmer weather can limit the amount of heat from outdoors. An average home loses up to 30% of its heating and cooling energy through air leaks around windows indoors. any leaks should also be repaired and can be fixed with appropriate foams or chalks.

Use a premium/energy efficient oil

Our Premium kerosene contains components which reduce the build-up of carbon and soot deposits in your central heating boiler. This means that your boiler stays cleaner for longer resulting in increased boiler efficiency, in turn, this lowers your carbon footprint and you can achieve a more complete burn of your fuel which can save you money.

If you would like to discuss anything including in this post don’t hesitate to get in touch on 01360660264 or via our Live Chat. If you have any tips you would like to share leave a comment below. Stay Safe!