I live in a new build home and slashed my heating costs – I swear by my ‘game-changer’ hack that takes seconds to do
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MANY households across the country are still struggling with energy costs - which means keeping warm could be a struggle. So it's no surprise that families are on the hunt for affordable ways to stay cosy without further stretching their budgets. Thankfully, award-winning money expert Chloe Carmichael - better known as Chloe’s Deal Club - has revealed some top tips that could save families some cash.
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First up, Chloe revealed that something as simple as scheduling your thermostat can make a huge difference. You can control it in seconds from your phone too, so it's easy to keep on top of. Speaking in partnership with Dreamland, Chloe said: "Using the timer on your thermostat is a great way to schedule your heating to come on and off when you need it to.
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"A lot of thermostats nowadays link to apps on your phone, making it easier than ever to set a schedule for your heating – it’s been a game changer for me to easily manage my heating.". She added: "This helps to reduce monthly bills as it means you’re only heating your home when you need it to.
"Make sure if you’ve been away, you set your heating to come on at least half a day in advance so you’re not coming back to an extremely cold house.". And it's not the only tip Chloe has when it comes to reducing your heating bills. Here, she reveals her five other hacks...
For times when you need to have your central heating on, lowering your thermostat by even one or two degrees can make a noticeable difference to your heating bill. Chloe says: "If you stay layered up, the drop in temperature won’t make a significant difference to your warmth and comfort levels but will make a noticeable difference to your annual bill.
