I’m a tech whizz… people always make the same mistake when heating their homes – and it costs them £115 every month

WITH the colder months creeping around the corner, most of us are looking to turn the heating on to keep toasty.

But according to one expert, there is a crucial mistake many make - and it's costing them over a hundred every month.

Keeping energy bills down is a priority for millions of households across the world, especially given the ongoing cost-of-living crisis.

And although there are numerous ways to slash the bills, such as changing your laundry habits, knowing how to use the heating system properly could save you as much as £115 at the end of each month.re

Speaking to , Jess Steele, heating technology specialist from , noted there's a trick that people tend to miss when it comes to saving on their heating bills.

“A simple error many make is heating the whole house – you should only really heat the room you are in.” 

Revealing why, the guru said: “Heating an unused space is adding needless money to energy bills, so ensure radiators are turned off in rooms that are not in use, such as the bedroom every morning when you leave for work.

“Doing this will make your boiler work more efficiently, allowing the room you are in to warm up faster, and saving you as much as £115 if your heating is used daily.”

However, she also pointed out, there is a key aspect to keep in mind.

The expert urged: “Make sure you don’t turn off any radiators in the room the thermostat is in though, or else it will affect the temperature of the rest of your home.”

For those looking to save money, turn on the heat the living room only when you arrive home from work and make sure the others spaces, such as your bedroom and bathroom, are getting heated only when you go into them later in the evening.

If you want to stay cosy during the more chilly mornings, set the heating to come on in your bedroom an hour before get up and leave the bed, and ensure the heating is off in the rest of the house. 

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