Using your heating controls can help you heat your home and save money this winter.
Our simple guidance and useful tips come from industry experts, and are supported with real evidence on what works best.
Follow the steps below to find out how to keep your fuel bills under control, while still having a healthy and comfortable home
Find out the three simple things to focus on to start saving energy with your heating controls
Set a heating plan for your home, and make sure that any changes work for you
Top tips for reducing energy use
Save £192 with small changes to daily time and temperature settings.
Save £200 by reducing temperatures in individual rooms.
Running your heating for longer can be better than short bursts.
Turning off your heating is cheaper than leaving it on setback.
Independent tests on heating systems show where savings can be made.
Try these in your home.
Typical home controls
Information on the types of heating and hot water controls you are likely to find in your home, what they do, and how best to use them.
Room thermostat
Programmer
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Thermostatic radiator valves (TRVs)
Hot water cylinder thermostat
upgrading your heating controls
If you are planning to invest in energy efficiency measures you need to make an informed decision.
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It’s not easy to know which type of heating controls will deliver optimum performance, but fortunately we’ve compiled a simple guide with details of modern and smart technologies,and what the latest research says about the energy savings they can deliver.
Most homes have a room thermostat but modern versions can do so much more.
Why you should add thermostatic radiator valves if you don't have individual room temperature controls
Find out how much you could save with upgrades to your heating controls