The easy hack to save money on your heating bills as energy crisis looms

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    Gas shortages are currently being felt across the UK as multiple suppliers go under due to skyrocketing whole gas prices – and the crisis won’t be over in time for the winter months. The Government is coming under fresh pressure to provide financial backing to the sector, among others, as the worldwide shortage begins to pinch.

    The Business Secretary, Kwasi Kwarteng, held talks with industry leaders last week, and ministers and officials will continue negotiating with businesses all week.

    Some suppliers have stopped selling cheaper, fixed-rate energy deals and are taking other measures to dissuade would-be customers from switching their services from companies that have gone bust.

    About 40 to 45 percent of electricity in the UK is generated by natural gas, the vast majority of which is imported from Norway.

    Energy regulator OFGEM say the average annual energy bill is set to hit £1,277.

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    Amid the turmoil, bill payers are scrambling to find ways to keep their home energy efficient to stave off high energy bills this season – and there are a number of hacks doing the rounds that could help keep costs down.

    But one particular process you can easily do in a matter of hours is bleeding your radiators

    Central heating experts Stelrad have offered exclusive advice to Express.co.uk readers ahead of the winter season.

    They explained to Express.co.uk: “If the radiators in your home aren’t heating properly and have cold spots at the top and warm at the bottom, they could need bleeding.

    How do I bleed a radiator?

    Firstly, ensure your heating is off and the radiators are cold – otherwise you could be sprayed with hot water and burn yourself.

    Hold an old cloth, or a bucket, under the bleed valve, and insert the bleed key – if you don’t have one of these already at home, they can easily be picked up at any hardware store.

    Turn anti-clockwise until you hear a hissing noise – this is the air escaping.

    When water starts to escape, turn the key clockwise to re-tighten the valve.

    Do the same with any other radiators that need attention.

    Once you’ve done them all turn your heating back on and check if your radiators are working as normal.



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