Money saving tips: Bleed your radiators now and ‘reap benefits’ on energy bills in winter

WITH energy bills set to keep rising going into the colder months, Britons will be looking for ways to keep their bills as low as they can. The energy price cap is to increase from October to an average of £3,549 a year, up more than 80 percent from the current £1,971. Energy consultancy Auxilione estimates that the Ofgem price cap could hit £7,700 from April, amounting to more than £5,700 a year than the average home pays today. There are also soaring prices for other everyday essentials, with inflation predicted to hit 13.3 percent in October, leaving many consumers already feeling a major squeeze on their budget. Phil Foster, CEO of Love Energy Savings, has spoken to Express.co.uk about what Britons can do to reduce their energy costs. He said: “With energy bills at an all time high and set to increase further in October, there has never been a more important time to take steps to try to offset the increased costs. “There are things you can implement now into your home which will reduce your gas bill in the winter.” Bleed your radiators Radiators should be checked regularly for faults, to make sure they are working at maximum efficiency. “If air is trapped in your radiators it will mean your heating system won’t work as efficiently as possible, wasting energy”, Mr Foster said. “Bleed them now in order to reap the benefits when the heating is turned back on this winter.” Other tips to get the most out of radiators include not placing furniture near them and to avoid draping too many clothes over them, as this can actually make the property colder.