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Home energy
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How much does it cost to run central heating for one hour?
And it’s going to become even more expensive soon
By Lauren Bradbury
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How much electricity does a slow cooker use? It’s even cheaper than you’d think
Cooking ‘low and slow’ could be the key to lower energy bills
By Lauren Bradbury
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The 5 home appliances you should never leave on standby to avoid high energy bills
Don’t leave these 5 appliances on standby if you don’t want to pay the high price
By Sara Hesikova
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This is how much keeping your appliances on standby is *actually* costing you
It makes more difference to your annual bill than you might think…
By Amy Hunt
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Wood burner vs open fire: which should you choose?
They both make great additions to the home, but let's find out which comes out on top
By Katie Sims
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A new accessible heat pump system has landed in the UK from Sweden – it promises to be a game-changer
It aims to take UK homes off gas boilers for good
By Jullia Joson
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There's still time to claim £150 off your energy bills using the Warm Home Discount – here's how
What you need to do now to apply to the scheme
By Thea Babington-Stitt
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Ofgem delivers good news as energy bills are set to drop by over 12% from this April
Ofgem announces the new energy price cap figure which will take effect from 1st April
By Sara Hesikova
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Ofgem announces switching energy providers will be as quick as 5 days – otherwise customers will receive £30
If your energy provider switch isn't complete in 5 working days, you'll be entitled to £30 compensation from April
By Sara Hesikova
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How to use a storage heater - the best way to use the controls to heat your home efficiently
Get the most out of storage heaters and keep your house toasty warm during winter
By Katie Sims
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This Argos heater has over 2,000 five-star reviews and is currently on sale for under £20
Our favourite budget heater just got even more affordable
By Rebecca Knight
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This £5 winter warmer has fans 'running' to Aldi – snap one up before it's too late
It's the perfect WFH companion this chilly January
By Jullia Joson
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Can I burn coal in a wood-burning stove? Experts issue warning to those using the wrong fuel for their log burners
You might want to think twice before burning coal in your wood-burning stove
By Lauren Bradbury
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Martin Lewis reveals we're all wasting money on this classic hot water mistake – but it's so easy to fix
This little boiler trick could save you precious pennies this winter
By Rebecca Knight
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How to keep your house warm in winter – 26 budget-friendly ways to insulate your home
Keep cosy this season without upping those energy bills
By Amy Cutmore
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Aldi is selling a new oil-filled radiator and fan heater that cost just pennies to run – and they cost less than £30
Stay warm this winter for less
By Jullia Joson
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5 ways to warm up a room that's always cold without cranking up the heating
Struggling to stop a room feeling cold, no matter how hard you try? Here's how to turn your room from chilly to snuggly
By Katie Sims
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Pay £0 boiler tax this month – BOXT is running a 'January Price Freeze' that could save households up to £120
No heat pump? No problem
By Jullia Joson
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Your home could be eligible for a free heat pump from Octopus Energy – here's what you need to know
Government grants can bring the cost of installing a heat pump down to that of a gas boiler
By Jullia Joson
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Do radiator covers block heat? Experts explain what impact they can have on energy bills
Radiator covers might look good, but could they be adding to your energy bill and making your home colder?
By Sara Hesikova
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Is your boiler flue steaming? It could be a sign you're wasting money on energy, expert warns
Watch out for this warning sign as it could save you a lot of money this winter season
By Sara Hesikova
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Should you heat the whole house or just the room you're using? These 5 things will help you decide
There isn’t a one-size-fits-all answer...
By Lauren Bradbury
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Martin Lewis reveals the cost of running Christmas lights - and it all depends on the type of lights you have
Are our twinkling lights expensive to enjoy over December?
By Amy Hunt
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Why is my radiator only hot at the top? Experts explain what this means and what you can do about it
If your radiator is cold at the bottom, we’ve got the info you need
By Lauren Bradbury
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This easy-to-install gadget can help slash your energy bills by 8% – and it's only £20
Do radiator reflectors actually work? Experts explain how you could save 8% on your energy bills with this £20 gadget
By Sara Hesikova
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OVO Energy is offering free radiator keys to help households save £155 on energy bills – here's how to claim yours
Don't miss the chance to grab one
By Jullia Joson
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‘Is it worth the money?’ This is the tool our product testers use to rate every appliance’s cost-to-run value
The energy monitoring plug is the tool that could save your money and electricity
By Sara Hesikova