1. Book Your Annual Boiler Service

Your boiler works hard during the colder months. An annual service keeps it running safely and efficiently and a well-maintained boiler uses less energy to heat your home.

A boiler service includes:

• Flue and combustion checks

• Cleaning essential components

• Checking for leaks, wear, or corrosion

• Verifying temperature and pressure levels

A smooth-running boiler = lower heating costs.

2. Bleed Your Radiators

If your radiators have cold spots or take ages to warm up, trapped air could be the culprit.
When radiators can’t heat evenly, your boiler has to work harder and run longer.

A quick radiator bleed helps:

• Improve heat circulation

• Reduce boiler workload

• Warm your rooms faster

This is one of the easiest, cheapest energy-saving wins.

3. Check Boiler Pressure & System Balancing

Low pressure prevents your system from heating your home efficiently, while unbalanced radiators can cause certain rooms to feel colder.

A heating engineer can:

• Repressurise your boiler

• Balance your radiators

• Ensure heat flows evenly throughout your home

Even heat = reduced run time = lower bills.

4. Install a Smart or Programmable Thermostat

Lowering your thermostat by just 1°C can cut heating bills by up to 10%.
A smart thermostat lets you heat your home only when you need it — not when you're out or asleep.

Perfect for Deal homes where coastal winds can cause rapid heat loss but controlled heating keeps costs steady.

5. Insulate Your Home Properly

Much of the heat in UK homes escapes through the roof, walls, and poorly insulated pipework.

Energy-saving insulation upgrades include:

• Loft insulation

• Cavity wall insulation

• Insulating hot water pipes and cylinders

• Draught-proofing around doors and windows

Better insulation means your boiler doesn’t need to run as often.

6. Keep Radiators Clear

Radiators blocked by furniture or thick curtains can’t release heat properly.

Make sure:

• Furniture is pulled away from radiators

• Radiator shelves aren’t trapping heat

• Radiators are dust-free for better heat output

This small change helps your boiler heat your home more quickly and efficiently.

7. Use Heat Strategically

A few simple habits can go a long way:

• Open curtains in the day to let in natural heat.

• Close them at night to keep warmth inside.

• Close doors to unused rooms to avoid heating large empty spaces.

• Use thermostatic radiator valves (TRVs) to set room-by-room temperatures.

Smart heating habits = lower bills without sacrificing comfort.

Need Help Lowering Your Heating Bills?

As local heating engineers based in Deal, Kent, we help homeowners stay warm and energy-efficient throughout winter. Whether you need a boiler service, radiator balancing, or advice on improving your system’s performance, we’re here to help!