If you’re worried about your energy bills rising while trying to get your home warm, the experts at Which? shared one item that can stop heat escaping
As the evenings draw in and temperatures plummet, families across Britain will be flicking on lights and cranking up the heating to stay warm. But this inevitably means monthly energy bills will climb, reports the Express.
Consumer champions Which? have recently revealed a straightforward trick to help trim your energy costs during the autumn and winter months whilst keeping your home toasty. All that’s needed is a towel to get the job done.
The consumer group conducted tests to identify the most effective type of draught excluder. In a recent TikTok video, Which? said: “This towel could go towards saving you £50 a year.”
Draught excluders work by blocking unwanted gusts of cold air from sneaking into a home through gaps surrounding windows and doors, whilst simultaneously trapping warm air inside.
Following its testing, Which? discovered that an ordinary bathroom towel “does a better job” than a specially-designed draught excluder.
Which? explained: “It let less air through our test door than rubber, fabric, and even the classic brush variety.
“Plus a towel fits any gap and requires no DIY. The Energy Saving Trust predicts that draught proofing windows and doors could save up to £50 a year off bills, so it’s well worth doing.”
According to Ofgem, the typical British household comprises two to three residents and consumes 2,700 kWh of electricity and 11,500 kWh of gas annually, British Gas reported. This equates to 225 kWh of electricity and 958 kWh of gas monthly for dual fuel customers.
However, if your home is solely powered by electricity, you’d anticipate a higher electric usage. The average monthly cost of electricity and gas can vary from £111.94 to £216.87, depending on the size of the property and the number of occupants.
For homes using only electricity, costs can fluctuate between £60.51 and £118.44, once again depending on the size of the dwelling and the number of people living there.