The days are getting colder and the nights are drawing in faster which can only mean one thing, winter is well and truly on its way. This is the time of year where we once again reach for the thermostat and use our lighting far more regularly than we will have done over the past few months.
But, this increased use of gas and electricity comes at a cost. Currently, the average cost of a gas and electricity bill comes in at around 1,250 pounds. Forecasters are predicting that this figure will rise by at least 100 pounds over the coming months, as despite their profiteering, our major energy companies raise their prices and pass on the cost to the homeowner.
The clocks will be going backwards at the end of the month so you can expect it to start going dark at around 6pm so now is the perfect time to investigate ways of first of all saving cash on lighting.
Always remember to switch lighting off in those rooms that are not occupied. Too often people e.g. leave a landing light on, when they leave their home and this will consume valuable energy for no specific reason. Also look to make more use of candlelight as not only is it cheaper, but it can create a far cosier environment in certain rooms.
Then you need to tackle the problem of your gas bills. There will be many people unaware of just how much their windows are responsible for the rise in their heating costs. Old timber windows allow an estimated 25% of heat generated in the home to escape. Factor in that they are also part of the reason why draughts cause such a problem and you can instantly see why replacing them with double glazing in Deal, double glazing in Dover or double glazing in Gravesend would be beneficial.
A double glazed window provides double the energy efficiency of a single glazed window and can bring a complete halt to heat loss when you opt to buy a set of A rated windows. As a result, the cost of energy will drop to a far more affordable level than it would be were you to stick by your existing windows.
Your home will be far better equipped to deal with a bitter winter when you have new windows and your finances are more likely to be able to take the strain.
