A simple change to your sofa's location could save you hundreds of pounds on your energy bills.
This week is Big Energy Saving Week 2021, a campaign to help people cut their fuel costs.
The outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic has seen many people move to working from home which has raised utility bills by nearly 40%.
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But making some small changes to your home, like moving your sofa just six inches, could save you hundreds of pounds on your bills.
Sofa and carpet specialist ScS has worked with a property expert Holly Herbert, from webuyanyhouse.co.uk, to reveal some simple interiors adjustments which could save you the most money on your utility bills.
One big difference which could help you make a saving is moving your sofa away from your radiator.
Large pieces of furniture soak up heat, so if you place sofas or armchairs in front of your radiator, the warmth won’t circulate around the room as well. This means you’ll have to heat your home for longer, adding to your bill.
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Holly Herbert said: "Moving your sofa even six inches away from the radiator will allow heat to flow around the room much more effectively. This can save you up to 10% on your bills.
"The more space between furniture and radiators the better, but because heat rises, you can get away with smaller gaps if you don’t have much space in the room."
Other simple changes include replacing your standard light bulbs with LED alternatives.
LED bulbs come in all shapes and sizes and are incredibly energy-efficient, which does wonders for your wallet. Making the change could save you nearly £1,000 a year.
