British Gas, OVO, EDF, EON, Octopus customers urged to clean radiators for free £225

British Gas, OVO, EDF, EON and Octopus customers have been told there's a cleaning trick to shave 25 per cent off their energy bill. As we head towards Christmas, households are reminded that by keeping radiators clean, you can save £225 a year off your bill.

Nancy Emery, an expert at Tap Warehouse, said: "One of the quickest ways to make your heating more efficient is to keep radiators clean and dust free. The dust and dirt that collects on your radiators over time not only looks unsightly but can also affect the efficiency and heat output.

“It's important to regularly clean your radiator to ensure it is heating up as it should, but also to prevent mould and damp forming on walls, around radiator pipes and around windows and doors. Keeping radiators free of dust and dirt build up will ensure they heat up as they should and are not working harder than they need to to keep your house warm.

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"This is going to save you money on your heating bills which is something we can all benefit from." She added: “Obviously this trick alone won’t save you hundreds of pounds but combining this regular cleaning routine with a couple of other radiator cleaning checks can contribute to much bigger savings.

“Bleeding radiators to remove any trapped air before winter use improves the overall heating performance and ensures that it takes less energy for your radiators to achieve your desired heat. You should also make sure that you clean your radiator system which is making sure that the water that lives in the pipes is clean and free of sludge."

The advice from the expert continued, telling bill payers up and down the country as we head into November: "This not only increases efficiency but also helps to maintain a healthy boiler."