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The Different Types Home Heating Options

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During the cold winter months in the UK, it is very important that we are able to keep adequately warm. This is especially true for homes with older adults and children. These days we have many options for warming the home, and regardless of the size of your rooms or your budget, you will be able to find their heating solution that suits your needs. Here we look at some of the different options available today in 2022.

Gas stoves

Gas stoves look great, and they are effortless to use. They are also practical as they do not take much room and heat control is very efficient. You can vary the flame height, and some gas stoves even come with a remote control, which makes them an excellent option for the elderly who may have trouble getting up from their chair. There are many styles of gas stoves on the market; you can choose from an old-fashioned ornate stove or go for a more modern and contemporary model. You’ll find some excellent stove bargains at www.stoves4life.co.uk.

Wall mounted electric fires

Wall mounted electric fires are an extremely versatile heating option and easy to maintain. They come in many different sizes so you are bound to get the perfect size for your room, no matter how small or large it is. This type of heating is a great choice for modernistic rooms as it is sophisticated and sleek. The very realistic-looking flame will give the room a warm atmosphere. Provided you have wall space, wall mounted fires are a great choice as you can fix them anywhere without the need for a chimney, and unlike a stove, there is no daily cleaning involved.

Wall mounted gas fires

Wall mounted gas fires are a great way to keep your groom warm and give it an elegant look. As these fires are to be hung on the wall, you do not need a lot of floor space, so they are ideal for smaller rooms where space might be limited. Like the electric version, there is no need for a chimney, so they are a great easy-to-maintain and attractive heating solution. Generally speaking, depending again on your area, natural gas tends to be more affordable than electricity as a heating option. It also has the advantage of heating a room immediately, whereas with wood or pellet stoves, you have a wait a while until the heat becomes noticeable.

Multifuel Stoves

Multifuel stoves are becoming increasingly popular. Fuel prices are constantly rising, and depending on where you live, you may find that gas is sometimes more expensive than electricity or vice versa. With a multifuel stove, you can easily switch from pellets to logs or peat and back again depending on which type of fuel is more economical and easy to obtain. Therefore, this heating solution will save you money and allow you to keep your bills as low as possible. They also give out a lot of heat in proportion to the amount of fuel they use, so for several different reasons, they are a cost-effective choice of home heating.

Unnecessary Heating Mistakes We Make Every Winter

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As the winter sets in, as it is right now, many of us turn to our heating in order to give the home a good warm through. Naturally, using the heating for a pre-longed period of time like we do in the winter means far more money being spent on our gas bills, and whilst it is normal to accept this, many of us are spending far too much.

The reason as to why so many of us are spending too much money is because of basic errors which many people make throughout the winter period. Let’s take a look at some of the common mistakes which you may have been making, and how you can avoid them.

Timer

It is nice to have a warm house to come back to and to wake up in, but heating an empty or an inactive house, makes very little sense. It is for this reason why everyone should use a timer which they can set to switch their heating on at the appropriate times. For example you could set the timer to come on just before you wake up or get home, a far more efficient way of heating the house.

Windows and Doors

Replacing windows and doors is not something which many of us do often, but failing to do so for a long time, can result in us wasting money on our heating. The reason for this is that over time, the insulation seals on our windows and doors can wear away and allow heat to escape. If heat is escaping then your house, then money may as well be finding its way out as well.

Curtains

If you have curtains in the home then during the winter it is important that you replace them with thick curtains which will keep the heat in, and the cold out. Make sure that you keep your curtains closed as much as you can during the wintertime so that you can seal that valuable heat in, and ensure that the cold stays where it belongs, out.

Loft Insulation

It is good practice to ensure that you have loft insulation and cavity walling up to date in your home. The places where air sneaks in is through the walls so make sure that they are sealed. In terms of the loft, don’t forget that heat rises and this is your last line of defense in terms of keeping the heat in. Make sure that you get your insulation checked out before the cold air comes.

Bad Practice

Finally, make sure that everyone in the house is doing all that they can to keep the house as warm as possible. Basic stuff like closing doors behind you, making sure that windows are shut, closing the curtains and only turning on the heating at appropriate times, are all things that can help you to save heat and money this winter.

Don’t give away money for nothing, make sure that your house is locked down this winter.