There is something quietly British about shivering in one’s own living room while the boiler rattles away, devouring pounds as fast as it burns gas. For years, cheap energy was taken for granted. Now, with household bills stubbornly high, many families are rediscovering a simple truth: saving energy is the most reliable way to save money.

1. Turn the Thermostat Down
Lowering your thermostat by just one degree can reduce your heating bill by up to 10 per cent.

2. Heat People, Not Rooms
Wear warm clothing indoors and heat only the spaces you use.

3. Use Radiator Valves Properly
Turn down radiators in unused rooms.

4. Block Draughts
Use draught excluders and thick curtains.

5. Bleed Your Radiators
Air inside radiators reduces efficiency.

6. Don’t Heat an Empty House
Use timers or smart thermostats.

7. Keep Doors Closed
Stop heat escaping.

8. Service Your Boiler
Well-maintained boilers use less energy.

9. Use Free Heat from the Sun
Open curtains during the day.

10. Insulate Before You Upgrade
Loft and wall insulation save more than new systems.

Lower heating bills come from small sensible habits that add up over time and more importantly at lot of these suggestions are good value and easy to do.