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Dodgy heating advice that you shouldn\u2019t fall for this winter<\/strong><\/h1>\n

The clocks have changed; winter is here. And that means there are due to be a good few pieces of heating-related advice that \u2018so and so told me\u2019. Sometimes this advice can be handy, but sometimes heating \u2018hacks\u2019 and money-saving \u2018tricks\u2019 are less than helpful. In some cases, they\u2019ll actually cost you money, so it\u2019s very important to be able to separate the myths from the real, dodgy heating advice.<\/p>\n

With that in mind, heating experts have spoken out about these less-than-helpful pieces of heating advice which you should look out for.<\/p>\n

Myth Bust 1: Leave Heating on All Day<\/strong><\/h2>\n

There’s a popular belief that it’s better to leave your heating on all day, thinking it saves energy by keeping the temperature consistent.<\/p>\n

That\u2019s not true. <\/strong>Leaving the heating on constantly wastes energy and money.<\/p>\n

\u201cYou’re better off using a timer or thermostat to heat your home when you actually need it,\u201d says Nicholas Auckland, the Managing Director at Trade Radiators<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Photo by Andrea Piacquadio from Pexels<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Myth Bust 2: Your Boiler Works Faster with the Thermostat Set Higher<\/strong><\/h2>\n

If you feel inclined to crank up the thermostat, thinking it\u2019ll heat the house faster, don\u2019t<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhether your thermostat is set at 30\u00b0C or 20\u00b0C, the boiler will heat at the same rate, Nicholas says. \u201cAll you\u2019re doing by setting it higher is making the house unnecessarily hot and adding to your energy bills.\u201d<\/p>\n

It\u2019s best to stick to a sensible temperature and let your boiler do its job without overcomplicating things.<\/p>\n

You can install Thermostatic Radiator Valves<\/a> if you have a room that doesn\u2019t get used much to ensure that it isn\u2019t wasting energy. This tool blocks off hot liquid from reaching a radiator once it has hit a certain temperature.<\/p>\n

While it might not heat up other rooms more quickly, it can allow the same amount of energy output to be more evenly distributed.<\/p>\n

Myth Bust 3: You Need to Bleed Your Radiator Regularly<\/strong><\/h2>\n

If you think bleeding your radiator regularly is just one of those home maintenance tasks that need doing, think again<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Radiators only need a bleed if there\u2019s air trapped inside, which usually happens when they\u2019re cold at the top but hot at the bottom.<\/p>\n

Doing it more often won\u2019t improve your heating system. Check your radiators occasionally, but there\u2019s no need to turn it into a routine chore.<\/p>\n

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Listen to the experts<\/strong><\/h2>\n

In a season where heating myths can lead to wasted energy, knowing fact from fiction is really important.<\/p>\n

That’s because it\u2019s not just energy that you\u2019re wasting; it\u2019s money – some of these myths will bump up your bills.<\/p>\n

The insights from experts like Nic help clarify what really works \u2013 from using timers instead of leaving heating on all day.<\/p>\n

Thankfully these experts are hardly shy on doling out actionable advice, and you won\u2019t struggle to find practical and proven methods.<\/p>\n

Enjoy a warm, cost-effective winter and keep away from the common misconceptions that will leave you with cold toes.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Dodgy heating advice that you shouldn\u2019t fall for this winter The clocks have changed; winter is here. And that means there are due to be a good few pieces of heating-related advice that \u2018so and so told me\u2019. Sometimes this advice can be handy, but sometimes heating \u2018hacks\u2019 and money-saving \u2018tricks\u2019 are less than helpful. 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