The colder months are on the way with many families trying to figure out how to make last-minute savings amid rising heating costs.
Providers across Ireland have been hiking their prices and some are suggesting more are to come next month as the current crisis continues to unfold.
Although the upcoming budget promises to bring some relief to families nationwide, the cost of heating is a bill no one can avoid as temperatures drop to winter averages very soon.
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Although some may be feeling the change in the weather already, experts have suggested that households could wait another month before temperatures truly drop - saving them another month's heating bill.
One expert has shared the date many people aim to keep their heating off until, and has given some tips on how to delay turning it one - from draught excluders to thermal curtains.
Jordan Chance, from PlumbNation in the UK said: “Turning on your central heating is notably one of the sure signs that winter has arrived.
“Although there is no single temperature at which you should turn your heating on, many aim for the time when clocks go back, falling this year on October 30."
He went on to list a number of ways to delay putting your heating on, keeping you warmer for longer and saving you a few extra bob in the meanytime.
“Using a draught excluder is one of the quickest and cheapest ways to keep your home warm, preventing cold air from entering and warm air from leaving under your doors," he advised.
“Keeping your curtains closed, or investing in a thermal curtain lining can likewise help to prevent warm air from escaping - this trick alone can reduce heat loss by up to 25%.
“It is also important to note that leaving your heating on low all day does not reduce your heating bills. Having the heating on only as and when you need it, is the best way to save energy.
"Using a thermostat with a timer offers a simple and speedy solution to controlling your heating effectively.”
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