In an exclusive interview, Peter Brown, a seasoned engineering lecturer with 20 years of experience, shares invaluable insights on how to reduce heating bills while making your home cozier. Brown emphasizes the significance of maintaining a clean heating system, as a dirty one could inflate your bills by 25%. Homeowners can tackle this issue themselves or hire professionals to remove rust and sludge buildup.
Peter advises on affordable yet effective solutions, such as using a €6 foam spray to seal gaps in wooden flooring for underfloor insulation. For unused chimneys, he recommends a €17 inflatable draught excluder to prevent heat loss. Radiator foil, priced at around €8, can reflect heat back into rooms. Additionally, a one-degree reduction in thermostat settings can lead to a 10% cost-saving.
The engineering expert also underscores the impact of simple actions like closing trickle vents and using draught excluders for energy-efficient windows. Peter Brown’s pragmatic approach, coupled with his expertise, provides homeowners with cost-effective methods to stay warm while curbing heating expenses.