15 ways to make your home warmer

1 GIVE YOUR BOILER SOME TLC

“In order to maximise the efficiency of your existing boiler there are a number of steps you can take. The most important is to get the boiler serviced annually by a qualified and experienced engineer,” says energy efficiency expert David Hilton. You should also make sure there is no air in the system (by bleeding your radiators), while adding an inhibitor can help break down rust and sludge which tends to build up in a radiator system; both tasks can be done on a DIY basis. “Then make sure the heating system is properly balanced so that heat reaches all areas of the property evenly,” adds David. “The next improvement is to add zone control so that each room or area can be heated to different temperatures as required and the boiler turns off once the desired temperature is achieved [see point 3