'I'm a British Gas engineer - there are 5 radiator hacks that can cut your heating bills'

British Gas engineer Sunny Solanky has shared five ways Britons can use their radiators to save cash (Image: Getty)

Last week, it was announced that the average annual energy bill in Britain would increase once again in January to an eye-watering £1,738.

The 1.2 percent energy price cap increase follows a 10 percent increase from October to December, when it was £1,717.

However, Ofgem, which sets the price cap every three months, said the new cap is £190 cheaper compared with January 2024.

With the weather continuing to cool, many Britons will be switching on their heating to keep their homes warm.

As the energy bills put more financial pressure on households, Britons are likely looking for ways to cut their energy bills.

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With the weather continuing to cool down, many Britons will be switching their heating on (Image: Getty)

British Gas engineer Sunny Solanky has shared five ways Britons can use their radiators to save money on their heating bills.

1. Putting foil behind your radiators

Sunny said homeowners could save £25 a year by putting radiator foil or tin foil behind their radiators.

This is particularly effective as the foil reflects the hot air, which means less energy is wasted and, therefore, money is saved.

The energy expert told The Sun that the method works particularly well on radiators positioned on external walls or solid walls.

Homeowners could save £25 a year by putting radiator foil or tin foil behind their radiators (Image: Getty)

2. Bleeding radiators

If your radiators have cold patches that don't heat up, then there are likely pockets of air inside, which means they need bleeding.

The pockets of air prevent the hot water in the radiator from circulating properly, so bleeding radiators will ensure they run more efficiently.

3. Don't heat every room in your house

Heating every room in your home is a waste of energy and money if you don't use them.

Instead, homeowners should only heat up the rooms they use throughout the day. Sunny added: "If you know a room isn’t going to be used then make sure you turn the radiator off and close the door to stop cold air circulating through the rest of the house."

4. Move furniture away from radiators

Sofas, chairs, tables and other furniture placed against radiators will stop heat from being circulated around a room, making homes feel colder.

Reposition large furniture so they do not block radiators, allowing your heaters to work more efficiently.

5. Install thermostatic radiator valves

A thermostatic radiator valve (TRV) detects the temperature of the room, and then adjusts the flow of hot water into the radiator so the room is as warm as you want it.

TRVs allow homeowners to set different temperatures for each room and only heat the rooms they want to heat.