Energy bills: Experts reveal ‘biggest area for heat loss’ in homes to help limit costs

The experts warned that heat could also be escaping through the floor if the quality of your flooring is poor. If this is the case, up to 10 percent of your heating could be escaping right beneath your feet. 

They said: “Homes can lose around 10 percent of their heat through the floor. Well-insulated underfloor heating is a great alternative. Underfloor heating is an added heat source that comes from the floor rather than usual radiators, meaning less energy could be required to warm your home.”

However, underfloor heating can be very costly to install and run, and could see you fork out up to four times the price compared with a wet underfloor system. Meanwhile, using underfloor heating for around six hours can even slap on an extra 1- percent per metre square to a household’s energy bills, meaning this is likely not the best choice if you are trying to save cash. 

But while the heat may be escaping from across various parts of your home, experts say new insulation could prove vital at keeping bills down. Now, the Government has unveiled a new scheme to help households insulate their homes, known as the ECO+ scheme. 

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Article source: https://www.express.co.uk/news/science/1704246/energy-bills-heat-loss-cost-insulation-savings