The UK is currently facing one of the most challenging periods in modern history. The economic and cost-of-living crises are continuing to tighten their grip on our lives and finding ways to loosen this is, of course, extremely difficult. Many homeowners have turned to renting spare rooms out to earn some extra money or even switching their heating off completely. It goes without saying really that the bulk of this issue is down to the financial situation both the UK and most of Europe are battling with at the moment. However, until recently, the fairly manageable energy prices were, in fact, masking an issue which has been under the surface of British domestic life for some time. Inefficient homes.
Thousands of homes up and down the country are incredibly wasteful when it comes to their energy, and this is down, in part, to years of blind eyes being turned and corners cut. The good news is that there are a few simple ways in which you and your family can improve this situation and, in the process, reduce your energy bills. So, how can you make your house an energy-efficient, money-saving marvel?
Double-glazing and triple glazing
Hundreds of thousands of homes in the UK have only a single pane of glass between them and the freezing-cold temperatures of a North Atlantic winter. A hundred years ago, this was the best we had in terms of window technology and, as such, we had to make the best of it. In 2023, though, we are exposed to a myriad of modern alternatives that beat the single-pane window in every metric.
Double and triple-glazed windows will vastly improve the insulation of your home. Keeping the precious warm air in and, perhaps more importantly, the freezing air out. So, if you’re reading this blog with even one single-glazed window, you should think about upgrading to a modern alternative.
Air conditioning
On the face of it, this might seem a little counterproductive. After all, air conditioning cools your room, right? In fact, this is a very common misconception, as many modern air conditioning units can both cool and heat your home. What’s more, their heating capabilities are incredibly efficient and often use far less energy than conventional heating options to warm your house. So, you can warm your home faster and save money on your monthly heating bills, which we’re sure will be a welcome relief. If you’re looking for heating systems in Gloucester, then you should definitely consider an air conditioning unit.
So, if an air conditioning unit sounds like something you would be interested in, then make sure to contact us today! We have a variety of options available and can talk you through the whole process.