As energy bills are set to increase by a staggering 10 percent from October 1, this equals to around £1,714 a year, now is the perfect time to start making key changes to the home to save as much money as possible. For those who are struggling to pay their energy bills the country’s five major energy suppliers - British Gas, OVO, EDF, EON and Octopus are offering help to households in need. All customers have to do is reach out to their supplier to see which option is best for them and if they meet the criteria.
They can do this over the phone or through their website. Adam Clark, founder of My Local Toolbox, has shared two tasks homeowners should do to save more than £500 on their household bills. Both tasks are pretty straightforward to do but if you get stuck they are handy YouTube tutorials people can watch.
Service your boiler - save up to £200 Typically this time of year is the best to get an annual boiler service. Before getting into the huge savings on your energy bill, there are plenty of other benefits that come from an annual service. A registered Gas-Safe Engineer will ensure the boiler is working correctly and detect any potential issues that could result in a fire or gas leak.
One of the biggest dangers that comes with a faulty boiler is the risk of carbon monoxide (CO) release, which is odourless and can be fatal if undetected. In addition, if the boiler isn’t serviced and unexpectedly breaks down, then the cost of repairs can be anywhere up to £1,000, .
