What’s your best trick for staying warm at home without turning the heating on? Let us know your top tip

This week on Ideal Home all our discussions have been dominated by the drop in temperature, and all the tricks we’re using to keep warm and avoid turning the central heating on for another week. I’m sure the Ideal Home team is not alone in feeling the chill as we edge closer to the end … Read more

Don’t even think about switching your heating on until you’ve completed this home maintenance job – ‘it will make a huge difference to your energy bills’

As it starts to get colder, it becomes more and more tempting to reach for the thermostat, but before you switch your heating on, experts say there is a vital home maintenance task you should do first. Early autumn is the best time to ensure your heating system is up to scratch, and one of … Read more

Martin Lewis reveals the best way to heat your home this winter – spoiler alert, it’s not leaving your heating on low all day

There’s an undeniable chill in the air as we edge ever closer to the winter months. And now it is time to start thinking about switching on our heating systems, everyone’s favourite money-saving expert, Martin Lewis, has shared his best advice for heating homes efficiently – and spoiler alert, you shouldn’t set your thermostat to … Read more

Experts say this is the best time to put your heating on in the morning to save money and make getting out of bed easier

I hate saying it, but there is definitely a chill in the air this week, and the time has come to start thinking about switching the heating on, and experts have revealed the best time to switch it on in the morning to set you up for the day ahead. There’s nothing worse than crawling … Read more

Ask Danny | Ep. 20: Home Heating Tips — Do This Now to Stay Warm All Winter

In this episode of “Ask Danny,” we’re talking with Josh Hembree, owner of Hembree Heating and Air Conditioning. (3 Echoes Content Studio/Josh Hembree) In this episode of “Ask Danny,” I’m talking with third-generation heating specialist Josh Hembree, general manager of Hembree Heating & Air Conditioning in Mobile, Ala. He’s answering some of the most-asked questions … Read more

What You Should Know About Heat Pumps

Heat pumps offer an energy-efficient alternative to furnaces and air conditioners. (American Standard Heating and Air Conditioning) Want to reduce your home’s utility bills and its carbon footprint? Switch your heating and cooling system to a heat pump!  This energy-efficient system provides up to three times more heat than the energy they use. They also … Read more

End-of-Summer HVAC Maintenance Tips

Don’t forget to replace your heating and cooling system’s air filters every 30 to 90 days. (American Standard HVAC) When the season transitions to the colder months, it’s important to maintain your heating, ventilation and air conditioning system. Just as you want your HVAC system to keep you cool during the summer, you’ll need to … Read more