One finance expert has shared a simple boiler check you can do to save money on your bills this winter
Many of us will be looking for ways to cut costs this winter, as energy prices skyrocket and the cost of living crisis continues.
In a short tutorial, she explains: "Turn your boiler's flow temperature down to 50C heating and 55C water. Other TikTok users responded, saying they have used the trick and saved a great deal of money on their energy bills.Another said: "Done this ages ago, save a fortune on gas!" Another said: "The biggest savings are had by turning off preheat. If you turn the heating low the boiler will run longer for rooms to reach temperature. False economy."
Hot water cylinder boilers are not appropriate for these hacks, as turning the temperature down on a hot water cylinder can cause Legionnaire's disease - a severe form of pneumonia caused by bacteria called legionella.
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