Heating a Home on a Budget – 10 Small Ways to Save This Winter
Advice
Winter brings chilly days and higher energy bills, but that doesn’t mean you have to spend a fortune to stay warm. With a few simple strategies and free energy upgrades from Warmify, you can cut costs and stay comfortable.
Here are 10 practical tips to heat your home on a budget this winter.
1. Lower Your Thermostat
Set your thermostat to the lowest comfortable temperature, typically between 18°C and 21°C. Lowering it by just 1°C can cut heating bills by up to 10%.
2. Use Heating Controls
Smart thermostats, radiator valves, and timers let you heat your home efficiently. If you qualify, Warmify can help you access free heating controls.
Check your eligibility or 📞 contact us for support.
3. Block Draughts
Seal gaps around doors and windows with draught excluders and weatherstripping. Thick curtains can also help keep the cold out.
4. Insulate Your Loft and Walls
Loft and wall insulation keep warmth in and reduce heating costs. Warmify offers fully funded insulation upgrades if you qualify.
Use our free eligibility checker to find out more.
5. Layer Up
Wearing warm clothes and using blankets can help you feel cosy without turning up the thermostat.
6. Heat Only the Rooms You Use
Close doors and turn off radiators in unused rooms to concentrate heat where you need it most.
7. Use Energy-Efficient Appliances
Choose appliances with good energy ratings and use eco modes on dishwashers and washing machines.
8. Let the Sun In
Open curtains on sunny days to let in natural warmth and close them at night to keep the heat inside.
9. Keep Your Boiler in Good Shape
Get your boiler serviced regularly. If yours is old or inefficient, Warmify may be able to replace it for free under government-backed schemes.
Check your eligibility now for a free boiler upgrade.
10. Access Free Upgrades with Warmify
If you’re eligible, Warmify can help you access fully funded energy improvements, including insulation, heating controls, solar panels, and more.
Stay Warm for Less
Heating your home on a budget is possible with smart habits and the right support. Let Warmify help you access free upgrades and advice to make winter easier.