Get rid of window draughts during cold weather using simple £1.30 tool
Get rid of window draughts during cold weather using simple £1.30 tool
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A cold snap is currently gripping the UK, meaning it's crucial to stay as warm as you can at home. But with energy and heating bills creeping up, it's likely that you'll want to make your money go as far as possible. One thing that is a real drain on your energy at home is a draught coming in from a window or a door. It makes it difficult for you to get the full advantage of your heating being cranked up, which is never ideal.
READ MORE: 'Ideal' temperature for bedrooms this winter as experts reveal how to sleep better in cold weather. Thankfully, the consumer experts at Which? are here to help, claiming you need one simple tool to fix any of those annoying draughts. They recently made an informative TikTok video about how homeowners can eliminate draughts from windows and doors - and all you need is a simple Allen key. A pack of nine costs as little as £11.99 from Amazon, working out at £1.30 each.
In the video, the expert said: "A lot of uPVC windows and doors have easy adjustment features inside the frames that can eliminate those cold gaps.". They provided a handy step by step guide to check for draughts and eliminate them, leaving your home warm and cosy once more.
First, open your window or door and locate the small inner panel with screws that affect how tight shut it's going to be. Inserting the Allen key into the top screw, the experts said: "Slightly turning this cam here pulls the strike plate in, which means the closed window will be pulled tighter.
