August is a good time to look forward to the winter months and start planning how you will keep your property warm and comfortable when the temperatures start to fall outside. There are a number of things you can do to heat your property and ensure your get the most for your money. Your energy bills will undoubtedly rise, because you’ll need to turn the heating on more often. Costs will be even higher if your home is inefficient and poorly insulated. Here are some tips to help you make your money go further.

The first thing to do is look at your windows. If you don’t have double glazing already, upgrading is a great way to reduce your bills and keep more heat locked inside the property. Single pane windows are inefficient and allow a lot of heat loss; by upgrading, you can make long term savings while staying toasty.

If you don’t opt for double glazing you should ensure that single pane windows are properly sealed to cut down on draughts. On top of this you can use insulating film to provide some extra insulation. This is cost effective and easy to install.

Another good tip is to put up thicker curtains, as these will provide more effective insulation than blinds. Thermal lined curtains help to keep heat locked in your property and make it much harder for the cold to seep in so rooms will feel much cosier.

In winter people naturally turn the heating on more frequently. The longer you leave it on, the more energy it will consume. If you want to keep a closer eye on your bills you could have a timer set to automatically turn the heating on and off. This means you can decide when it comes on and how long for so you can plan ahead and always keep your property at a suitable temperature.

One other thing you can do is install reflective material behind your radiators. This will help to insulate the wall and force heat back into the room rather than allowing it to absorb into the masonry. You should ensure your radiators are left uncovered so the whole surface area is heating your rooms. Make sure you position your furnishings so that they are not blocking heat from circulating.

We specialise in both commercial and residential double glazing throughout Greater Manchester, and we are committed to helping our clients make their properties more energy efficient. We supply high quality windows that will help keep your property wonderfully warm in the winter. You’ll make savings on energy bills by reducing heat loss and rooms will maintain their temperature much better too.