{"id":6864,"date":"2020-01-24T12:14:33","date_gmt":"2020-01-24T12:14:33","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.mrlender.com\/blog\/?p=6864"},"modified":"2020-05-21T13:38:12","modified_gmt":"2020-05-21T13:38:12","slug":"mr-lenders-money-saving-tips-to-keep-your-home-warm-this-winter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mrlender.com\/blog\/mr-lenders-money-saving-tips-to-keep-your-home-warm-this-winter\/","title":{"rendered":"Mr Lender\u2019s Money Saving Tips to Keep Your Home Warm This Winter"},"content":{"rendered":"

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At Mr Lender, we offer short term loans between \u00a3200-\u00a31,000.<\/p>\n

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Keeping warm over winter is a costly process, but with our money-saving tips,\u00a0we will advise you on ways to stay warm while also saving some cash from the\u00a0energy bills that always seem to increase.<\/p>\n

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Above is a pie chart breaking down where energy and heat are lost throughout\u00a0the home, but following these tips, we will get those numbers dropping along\u00a0with your energy bill prices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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BLEED YOUR RADIATORS<\/span><\/h3>\n

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One of the first things you should do once\u00a0you notice that chill in the air is check the\u00a0condition of your radiators. When you put your heating on check the radiator for areas\u00a0that don\u2019t feel as warm as others or to see if the unit is slow to heat up. These are all\u00a0signs that your radiator needs bleeding due to a build-up of trapped air.\u00a0If you are unclear on how to bleed your radiator there are many handy instructional\u00a0videos on Youtube.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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CHECK YOUR WINDOWS<\/span><\/h3>\n

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With 10% of heat loss coming from\u00a0windows it\u2019s crucial that you regularly\u00a0check them. Everyone is aware that both\u00a0double and triple glazing is most beneficial\u00a0in trapping heat within a home, but they\u00a0do come at a cost. A cheaper alternative\u00a0is a secondary glazing solution that comes\u00a0in at a fraction of the price but will end up\u00a0paying for itself in a matter of years as it\u00a0can save you up to 25% on your fuel bills.\u00a0They require no planning permission for\u00a0installation. You could also contact your local mastic man<\/span> about sealing the windows that you have.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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SERVICE YOUR BOILER<\/span><\/h3>\n

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Having your boiler serviced regularly\u00a0ensures that minor issues that can be fixed\u00a0easily don\u2019t develop into a bigger more\u00a0costly problem. With a standard efficiency\u00a0boiler service setting you back about \u00a350\u00a0– \u00a380 and around \u00a380 – \u00a3160 for a high\u00a0efficiency condensing boiler, it\u2019s most definitely a worthwhile investment in the\u00a0long run.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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HOT WATER CYLINDER JACKET<\/span><\/h3>\n

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A lot of modern hot water tanks already\u00a0come with sufficient insulation pre-installed\u00a0as standard, but most older models don\u2019t.\u00a0By adding a standard cylinder jacket you\u00a0could save yourself up to a \u00a3150 on your\u00a0fuel bills a year. Even if your tank does\u00a0have insulation, it\u2019s still worth considering\u00a0in investing in a jacket as you\u2019ll still notice\u00a0the savings.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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PIPE LAGGING<\/span><\/h3>\n

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In order to improve your pipe\u2019s general\u00a0efficiency and to prevent them from freezing\u00a0up, you should insulate them. If you have\u00a0insulated your tank to keep as much heat\u00a0in your water, then you should maintain\u00a0that heat as it travels through the pipes\u00a0within your home. Frozen pipes cause\u00a0massive build-ups and in most cases end\u00a0up bursting which can be extremely\u00a0costly to fix.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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RADIATOR REFLECTORS<\/span><\/h3>\n

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The majority of heat within a home is lost\u00a0through the walls, radiators don\u2019t allow\u00a0you to control the direction of the heat, so\u00a0a large amount of energy is lost from the\u00a0back, where it\u2019s being wasted warming\u00a0up the wall behind it and eventually\u00a0seeping through. Radiator reflectors can\u00a0dramatically reduce wasted heat and\u00a0energy. They can reflect up to 95% of the\u00a0wasted heat from the rear of the radiator\u00a0back into your room, meaning a much more\u00a0efficient system and significantly lowered\u00a0bills.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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INSULATING WALLS AND ROOFS<\/span><\/h3>\n

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The fastest way to lose heat and money is\u00a0unfilled cavity walls, an uninsulated loft, or\u00a0a solid wall without any form of external\/internal insulation. No matter how much\u00a0heat you\u2019re pumping into the building\u00a0through radiators or convection, if your\u00a0home isn\u2019t insulated then all it\u2019s doing is\u00a0letting it escape right through your walls. If\u00a0you\u2019re eligible for ECO (Energy Companies\u00a0Obligation) funding then you may be able to\u00a0get your insulation solutions paid for, or at\u00a0least subsidized.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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CHEAPER ALTERNATIVES<\/span><\/h3>\n

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Hot water bottles and draft excluders are\u00a0going to be your best friends. If you are\u00a0alone in the house then don\u2019t waste money\u00a0and energy turning the heating on to warm\u00a0up the entire home, instead, make a hot\u00a0water bottle and grab a blanket and direct\u00a0all the heat straight to you. 15% of heat is\u00a0lost through draughts so make sure you\u00a0close doors and seal up gaps with draft\u00a0excluders, make sure you\u2019re confining the\u00a0heat within the areas you need it, this could\u00a0save you \u00a335 a year. Obviously, you want\u00a0to feel comfortable in your home but the\u00a0closer your indoor temperature is to the\u00a0outdoor temperature, the less work your\u00a0heater will have to do to heat your home.\u00a0So keep an eye out for anyone adjusting\u00a0the thermostat.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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GOVERNMENT FUNDING SCHEME<\/span><\/h3>\n

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The government has set up a warm home\u00a0discount scheme between 2019 – 2020.\u00a0You could get \u00a3140 off your electricity bill,\u00a0the money is not paid to you – it\u2019s a one-off\u00a0discount on your electricity bill, between\u00a0September and March. You may be able\u00a0to get the discount on your gas bill instead\u00a0if your supplier provides you with both gas\u00a0and electricity. Contact your supplier to find\u00a0out.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Mr Lender is a multi-award winning lender and is rated five stars on Trustpilot by customer reviews. So why would you choose anyone else for your short term loans?<\/p>\n

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