Heating
Huge bills leaving you cold? Our heating advice explores the different ways to heat your home and save money. As well as traditional boilers and stoves, we explore sustainable options such as heat pumps and solar panels
Heating
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Aldi is selling a £9.99 heating essential that will save you from sky-high energy bills – it’s a game-changer for staying warm on a budgetThe middle aisle is stocked with winter warmers
By Lauren Bradbury
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This quick hack will help your radiator work better and reduce energy bills – experts say it’s the ultimate heat boosterAll you need is a common bedroom item to do it
By Lauren Bradbury
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This is the exact date to turn your heating on in 2025, according to heating expertsSome days are better than others
By Kezia Reynolds
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We added a heat pump to our extension – here's what I've learned after 6 monthsIt doesn't work like a boiler, but that's not a bad thing
By Jenny McFarlane
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What's the best trick for staying warm at home without turning the heating on?Let us know your top tip!
By Rebecca Knight
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Don’t even think about switching your heating on until you’ve completed this home maintenance jobIt's a small job that makes a huge difference
By Kezia Reynolds
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I tried the new Dyson fan heater that offers year-round heating and cooling – it’s going to be my new winter warmerI haven't even thought about turning the central heating on
By Lauren Bradbury
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Martin Lewis reveals the best way to heat your home this winter – spoiler alert, it’s not leaving your heating on low all dayThe money-saving expert is here to stop you spending more than you need to on your energy bills
By Kezia Reynolds
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Experts say this is the best time to put your heating on in the morning to save money and make getting out of bed easierBecause there's nothing worse than a freezing home in winter
By Kezia Reynolds
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Experts reveal how to tell if your heating system needs a power flush and what you should do about it before it gets coldThese are the tell-tale signs your heating system needs flushing and how to fix it before winter sets in
By Jenny McFarlane
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I tried this £20 desktop heater to keep me warm while I WFH - what I didn’t anticipate was that it’d be powerful enough to heat the whole roomFor just £20, I wasn’t expecting much - now I move it from room to room to save heating my whole house
By Lauren Bradbury
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Heating experts say this one simple (and completely free!) task will instantly make your home feel warmer — and it’s a surefire way to reduce your energy billsYes, opening and closing your curtains at these *exact* times will keep your home warm without even trying
By Lauren Bradbury
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This smart panel heater costs just pennies to run — it’s so effective I’ve been using it every day in lieu of my radiatorsThis AENO Premium Eco AGH0003S-UK Smart Panel Heater review tests whether one product can have style AND substance — it turns out that it can
By Lauren Bradbury
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Are plinth heaters as good as radiators? Heating experts suggest it may be time to rethink how you heat your homePlinth heaters are ideal for kitchens and utility rooms, but they come with their downsides
By Lauren Bradbury
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Have you been using your electric heater all wrong? Experts reveal the 7 most common mistakes running up your energy billsHere's what you should be doing instead
By Jullia Joson
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How to install a TRV — a step-by-step guide to fitting thermostatic radiator valves for a more efficient heating systemThermostatic radiator valves offer you complete control
By Lauren Bradbury
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What is boiler flow temperature? Heating experts urge you to check yours now as you could be overpaying on your energy billsTurning this little-known number down just a few degrees can result in some serious savings
By Lauren Bradbury
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Aldi's sellout heated airers are back due to high demand — and with prices starting at under £35 we doubt they'll be around for longThe hit heated airers will be returning to stores from 16th of January
By Rebecca Knight
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How to reset your boiler when it locks out – why it happens and an easy expert-approved step-by-step to fix itIs your heating not coming on? Your boiler could have gone into ‘lock out’
By Jenny McFarlane
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Oil-filled radiator vs fan heater - which one is best for staying warm on a budget this winter?We pipped these two portable heaters against each other
By Lauren Bradbury
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How to bleed a radiator without a radiator key — banish cold spots and improve the efficiency of your heating system with this alternative toolYou don’t necessarily need a radiator key, but you should still exercise caution
By Lauren Bradbury
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These 8 mistakes when buying an electric heater are leaving your house cold and running up your energy bills, warn expertsSteer clear of these common oversights this winter
By Jenny McFarlane
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Can I leave an oil filled radiator on overnight? – Here’s what you need to knowWe asked the experts about the practicalities, both in terms of safety and your energy bills
By Ellis Cochrane
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How to balance radiators – the DIY household task experts swear will slash your energy bills this winterWhen was the last time you balanced your radiators?
By Jenny McFarlane
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Are oil-filled radiators dangerous? Experts share their advice for how to use them safely in any roomKeep warm without the worry this winter
By Ellis Cochrane
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Ceramic heater vs fan heater - there’s a clear winner if you want to heat your home on a budget this winterWho wins the battle of the portable heaters?
By Lauren Bradbury
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Are infrared heaters cheap to run? For targeted heat they could be better value than an oil-filled radiator, say expertsHeating experts explain what you need to know about the cost to run an infrared heater
By Katie Sims


