Households across Essex and Suffolk are feeling the impact of the ongoing cost-of-living crisis. With energy bills taking up a large share of monthly expenses, finding practical ways to save is more important than ever.
Heating and hot water account for over half of a typical home’s energy use. This means that making improvements to your boiler and heating system can have the biggest effect on your bills.
Book an Annual Boiler Service
A boiler service ensures your system runs efficiently, lowering fuel use and reducing the chance of costly breakdowns.
Upgrade to a Modern Boiler
If your boiler is over 10–12 years old, it may be time to consider a boiler installation. Newer models are much more efficient, cutting fuel bills by up to 20%.
Lower Your Boiler Flow Temperature
Set your combi boiler to 60 °C or below for greater efficiency without sacrificing comfort.
Use Smart Thermostats & Controls
Smarter scheduling can reduce wasted energy. Some households save up to £110/year by only heating when needed.
Zone Your Heating
Heat only the rooms you use. Turn down radiators in spare rooms or install zoning controls.
Improve Insulation
Draught-proof doors and windows, insulate hot water tanks, and lag exposed pipes.
Close Curtains at Night
Thermal curtains reduce heat loss through windows.
Be Appliance-Wise
Wash at 30 °C, run full loads, and switch off devices at the plug.
Service Reminders with HeatCover+
Our HeatCover+ plans include free annual servicing — and we remind you when it’s due, so you’ll never miss a check.
Protect Against Breakdowns
With HeatCover+, you’re covered for parts, labour, and priority call-outs. This avoids surprise repair bills when budgets are already stretched.
Average dual-fuel bills under the UK price cap are around £1,720 per year.
A 10% improvement in efficiency could save you £170+ annually.
Combining behaviour changes (turning heating down when away) with system upgrades (new boiler, smart controls) compounds these savings.
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The cost-of-living crisis has made energy savings a priority for every household. By focusing on your heating system, you can reduce bills, improve comfort, and avoid unexpected expenses.
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