A tip from a British Gas energy specialist suggests a method to heat your home without using the central heating system.
Jessica Rawstron, a smart energy engineer, recommends leaving the oven door open after cooking to utilize the residual heat escaping from the appliance.
Rawstron advises, “After taking out your meal from the oven, instead of closing the door, allow the heat to gradually warm your kitchen. This will help maintain a cozy atmosphere while you dine. Remember to keep children and pets away from the open oven door.”
British Gas also offers suggestions on winter home preparation, such as sealing gaps around windows and doors to prevent draughts.
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Regularly bleed your radiators to ensure efficient heating and schedule annual boiler maintenance to keep your heating system in top condition.
Parts of the UK are under yellow warnings for snow and ice due to recent temperature drops.
Northern Scotland and various regions in England and Wales are facing yellow warnings for snow and ice, prompting households to rely more on heating as energy costs continue to rise.
Households paying by direct debit now have an estimated annual bill of £1,758 for gas and electricity under the current price cap regulations.
The price cap does not limit the total energy bill but controls unit rates and standing charges. Users not on fixed tariffs fall under the price cap regulation.
For pre-payment meter users, the annual cap has increased to £1,711, and those paying on receipt of bill
