Top Tips For A Warmer Home This Winter

With a very frosty start to January 2025, it’s never been more important to know how to keep your home warm this winter. Whether you own your property in the Neasden area or whether you’re renting, finding ways to reduce your costs couldn’t be more vital this year.

With this in mind, the Hoopers Estate Agents team in Neasden has 6 helpful tips for you to practice so that you can stay toasty without breaking the bank.

1. Bleed Your Radiators

Check your radiators to see if they feel colder at the top than at the bottom. If so, there may be some cold air trapped inside, stopping hot water from filling the radiator and preventing it from heating up. You can fix this problem by bleeding your radiator to release the trapped air. The hot water will be able to start flowing inside again, allowing even heating of the radiator to heat the room more effectively.

2. Keep The Top Of Your Radiators Free

It can be tempting to hang damp laundry on radiators to dry, but if you allow the top of your radiators to become covered with clothing (or indeed, any other items), the warm air won’t be able to flow, and that will stop the heat from circulating. Use a clothes airer instead or dry your laundry outdoors whenever possible.

3. Add Effective Draught Proofing

Make sure to draught-proof any areas where cold air could be creeping into your rooms. Draught excluders can be purchased with your doors, and you can buy foam self-adhesive tape to apply to your windows. Think about your keyholes and letterboxes too. You can buy items in DIY stores that will block out cold air from these small gaps.

4. Consider Furniture Positioning

Move furniture items such as sofas and beds away from your radiators so that the flow of warm air won’t be blocked. Whenever possible, put thermal curtains on your windows and doors, too. This will help keep the warmth in your rooms.

5. Insulate Your Property

If you own your own home in or around Neasden, ensure you have sufficient insulation in your loft, under your floors, in your external walls, and around the hot water cylinder. It’s worth speaking to your landlord about insulation if you're a tenant.

6. Service The Boiler

If your property's boiler is inefficient, your energy bills can take a serious hit, so make sure you’re getting it serviced once a year and that your thermostats are frequently checked, too. If the thermostat is old, it can sometimes delay the heating of your home or heat it to a higher temperature than necessary.

Our team at Hoopers Estate Agents in Neasden is always available to offer advice, so please don’t hesitate to call us. For free, no-obligation advice on buying or selling a home, please contact our expert property team at Hoopers Estate Agents. We look forward to assisting you.
 

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