Simple boiler adjustments can reduce heating bills by £200.

According to The Sun: Careful attention to your boiler can significantly reduce energy costs.

Just one small adjustment can save up to £200 for households in the UK this winter.

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Experts urge residents of the UK to familiarize themselves with their boiler settings before winter weather arrives.

According to specialists, simple adjustments can reduce annual energy costs by £200.

Experts from Your NRG, a leading independent fuel supplier in the UK, shared their insights.

They emphasized that many families are overpaying because the flow temperature in the central heating is set too high.

Approximately 80% of households in the UK use combi boilers that heat water directly from the mains without storage tanks.

However, most owners are unaware that the flow temperature—the temperature of the water circulating through the radiators—is often set higher than necessary.

The Secret Scale

Finding the scale that controls this and reducing the setting from 75-80 degrees Celsius to around 60 degrees can improve efficiency.

This can help lower your costs by up to 8%, potentially leading to savings of around £200 a year for the average household.

But be careful: do not confuse the flow temperature scale with the hot water temperature, which controls the water for taps and showers.

Hot water should be maintained at a minimum of 60 degrees to prevent the growth of legionella bacteria.

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Adjustments should only be made with the scale marked with a radiator or thermometer symbol.

For households with boilers that are only used for heating and heat a separate tank of hot water, advice may differ.

Warning

These boilers usually have only one scale, which should never be set below 60 degrees for safety reasons.

Adjusting the flow temperature in central heating for most combi boilers only takes a few minutes.

Most models have a cover at the bottom that opens access to the controls, and for boilers with a dial instead of a digital display, setting the dial to '12 o'clock' usually lowers the flow temperature to 60 degrees.

Owners who are unsure are advised to consult a heating engineer to perform adjustments during the next service.

Additional Ways to Reduce Heating Costs

Here are a few tips to help lower your energy bills:

• Lower your heating temperature by one degree. This small change can significantly reduce your costs.
• Turn off appliances and lights. This can help save up to £20 a year.
• Install a smart meter. This allows you to monitor where and when energy is used.
• Consider switching energy suppliers. You might find better deals.

Energy experts have suggested several effective ways to maintain warmth in your home this winter and save energy.

They emphasized that simple changes can have a significant impact on costs, highlighting the importance of careful attention to your heating equipment settings.