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Invest in thermostatic radiator valves

These allow a person to control the temperature of individual radiators to make sure only the rooms in a property that are in use are being heated.

Thermostats can cost as little as £20 and are an effective way to reduce the amount of hot water going through radiators, helping a family save money.

People should also be mindful to turn off their radiator thermostats going into the milder months to prevent unnecessary heating of rooms around the home.

Adapt heating use

Ensuring a property has an efficient heating system can bringin savings of around £75 a year.

A person can also save £80 a year on heating bills by turning down the thermostat by just one degree.

Mr Stubbins said: “Look to set the timer for moments in the day when you’re at home to avoid wasting any energy.

“Many companies now offer advanced smart controls for heating systems that connect to the internet.

Similar to a timer, but more advanced, these can help you change timings remotely if plans change.”

Installing reflection panels behind radiators will also help to spread the heat around quicker and the panels reflect heat back into the room to keep it feeling warmer for longer.