5 Ways to Save on Natural Gas and Coal in Winter

With energy prices rising, reducing heating costs benefits both your wallet and the environment. Here are 5 practical steps you can take at home:

1. Use Your Thermostat Smartly

Every 1°C reduction cuts heating costs by roughly 5–7%. Lowering the temperature to 16–17°C at night or when the house is empty adds up to significant annual savings. Programmable thermostats make this effortless.

2. Check Your Insulation

Cold air seeping through door and window gaps can increase heating costs by 20–30%. Affordable sealant strips and silicone tape are cheap and highly effective. Even simple adhesive insulation tape on window edges makes a noticeable difference.

3. Use the Right Amount of Fuel

Overloading a stove or boiler beyond its rated capacity reduces combustion efficiency and causes damage. Always use the manufacturer-recommended capacity and the correct coal size (nut, walnut, or chunk grade).

4. Clean the Flue Regularly

Soot and tar build-up blocks the flue, reduces draft, and cuts combustion efficiency. At minimum, have the flue cleaned and inspected once per heating season — it is essential for both safety and performance.

5. Harness Natural Sunlight

Open curtains on sunny days to let sunlight in; close thick curtains at dusk to retain heat. This simple habit can noticeably reduce your central heating demand.

Applied together, these measures can cut heating costs by 30–40%. Contact us on WhatsApp for more advice.