Energy Efficiency: Ways To Make Your Home More Efficient This Winter

What Can I Do To Improve My Home’s Energy Efficiency?

Winter is a good time to make any plans for improvements. Between November and January, the weather becomes unpredictable in the UK, we do know that it gets cold and you start to notice problems with heat loss. Try to identify any issues with heat loss during the winter so you can make plans to improve these in February. New replacement windows, maybe an upgrade to a composite door or even lightweight roof conservation on your conservatory. Locating potential improvements and costing them up during the winter months is a good way of approaching improving your energy efficiency level for spring.

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Replace Old Windows

Prevent heat loss during the winter months, upgrade your old single pane glass windows to double glazed windows. Older single glazed windows may allow heat to escape from your home over time. Running up the cost of your energy bills too. Upgrading your existing windows new energy-efficient uPVC double glazed windows is one of the best ways to improve your homes energy efficiency levels. UPVC windows come in a wide range of colours and styles nowadays. Making it easy to find the ideal windows for your home. Furthermore, having new windows will help to prevent heat loss and save you money on your energy bills over time.

Service Your Boiler To Improve Energy Efficiency

Book an appointment with a gas engineer to service your boiler at least once a year. Boilers that don’t work correctly may cost you more money, especially on your heating bills over time. An engineer will service your boiler and ensure that it is working correctly. In some cases, depending on any issues and the age of your boiler, you may need to upgrade to a newer boiler. However, over time a new boiler will pay for itself, supplying warmth to your home during the winter months.

Insulate Your Loft

You could be losing energy efficiency in your home due to poorly insulated walls or roof. Fitting loft insulation could save you money on your energy bills over time, depending on your property type and where you live.

Better Energy Supplier

One of the most obvious ways to save money on your energy bills is to switch energy providers. The money you could save over time can be reinvested in other home improvements to improve your homes energy efficiency levels. Try shopping around to see how much you could save on your energy bills. 

Make your home energy efficient this winter. Call 01744 611203 for a free quotation on new windows, doors, conservatories and other home improvements.

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