The cost of living crisis has been steadily increasing in the UK, paired with temperatures dropping, most people need to lessen their winter energy bills in order to stay afloat. In this blog, we’ll talk about what makes our energy bills spike in the winter and if there’s anything you can really do.
What Makes Our Bills Spike in the Winter?
Warm air is constantly trying to escape from your house, and the cold takes any chance to come in, making Winter the season of heat loss. Here are a few of the common issues causing this:
- Drafty windows
- Old doors
- Bad Insulation
30% of your home’s heat can escape out of your windows and doors alone; that’s literally throwing money out of the window! With the right improvements and possible future upgrades, you can stop this from being an issue entirely.
Seal the Drafts
Drafts are always overlooked as they are so common, but they are unsurprisingly one of the leading causes of heat loss in homes. Here’s what you can do about them:
- Install weather stripping for drafts around doors
- Add caulking around windows
- Check any sliding door seals
Energy Efficient Windows
If your windows are older, or any of which are single pane, they lose heat much more easily than modern alternatives. Upgrading to double or even triple-pane windows helps prevent them from being the reason heat is leaving your home. In the UK, new-build houses have exceptionally low Winter energy bills because of their new windows and doors, although it’s obvious this upgrade is the most impactful on the list.
When looking for new windows, look for:
ENERGY STAR® rated
Double / Triple pane
Insulation between panes
Low-E glass coating
These features reduce heat loss and lower energy usage massively while improving comfort and reducing outside noise.
Doors
Your home’s doors are often overlooked, even though they are a key player in insulating the house. An older door may have gaps around the frame, creating drafts, disrupting your home’s temperature. Feeling cold air around the frame, the door being cold itself, or frost near the door are all easy signs that you might need to consider upgrading your door. Not only would a new door lessen your Winter energy bills by retaining heat better, but it would also give you additional security and better noise reduction.
Curtains
With windows usually being the coldest surface in the house, the use of heavy curtains can trap warm air inside, separating the pane from the house. Closing your curtains at night and using ones made of thermal materials makes a noticeable difference for insulation and can warm your house without massive upgrades.
Final Words
If you’re tired of crazy Winter energy bill prices, cold spots and drafts, now’s the perfect time for an upgrade. At Cambridge Windows, we specialise in professional window, door and conservatory installations, helping people stay safe and warm all year round.
Contact Us Now!
If you are looking to install a new conservatory, we will be a great match for you with our vast selection to choose from. We have years of experience helping homeowners transform their properties with high-quality, professionally installed windows, doors and conservatories. Whether you have a question, want to schedule a consultation or anything in between, get in touch with our team at:
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Email: info@cambridgewindows.co.uk
Call: 01223 297869
