Comments on: How to Save Money on Your Heating Bills This Winter

By: Stuart

Stuart — Tue, 24 Sep 2024 10:51:40 +0000

I would like to point out that it is advisable to have a check for pension credit entitlement even if you have savings over £10,000. If you meet the retirement date qualifications then you may also get the savings credit part of pension credit. If you have attendance allowance, PIP or DLA then you may also qualify for the disability part of pension credit.

I would encourage all pensioners, even with company pensions in pay, to use the pension credit calculator and make an application before the 3 month posible back dating does not put them into the winter fuel payment window mentioned in the article above.

By: Nick

Nick — Sat, 09 Oct 2021 16:59:02 +0000

In reply to Caz / InvisiblyMe. Thanks, Caz. I'm sure you're right. Just heard that the government are also planning to add a £100 'green energy levy' to the average gas bill. That seems insane to me and I really hope they reconsider or it gets voted down (not holding my breath though).

By: Caz / InvisiblyMe

Caz / InvisiblyMe — Sat, 09 Oct 2021 15:01:36 +0000

These tips will be all the more important this year and next, Nick. A lot of people are going to be hit, if they haven’t already, by being swapped onto different tariffs if their provider goes bust, prices going up on gas and putting bills up pretty significantly, and the cost of everything else increasing at the same time. It’ll be a difficult winter all-round.

By: Nick

Nick — Sun, 18 Oct 2020 07:52:50 +0000

In reply to Caz / InvisiblyMe. Thanks, Caz. Yes, absolutely. Over-80s should receive higher rates of Winter Fuel Allowance, so it's important to check that as well.

By: Caz / InvisiblyMe

Caz / InvisiblyMe — Sat, 17 Oct 2020 22:27:37 +0000

It’s awful to think so many go cold because they can’t afford to heat their homes adequately. It’s serious stuff. There are ways to minimise heat loss and prevent drafts like you say, and it’s so handy to know where to turn with regards to financial support. The Winter Fuel Payments are definitely worth checking if you haven’t received them but think you’re eligible. I know some people who’ve had to chase as they haven’t happened automatically as they should. Very helpful post, Nick!

By: Nick

Nick — Sat, 17 Oct 2020 07:55:20 +0000

In reply to Jenny. Thanks, Jenny. I don't have a tumble drier any more and don't really miss it. But I live on my own and have room to hang things up inside the house. I appreciate that for people with young families and/or living in smaller houses or flats, a tumble drier may be a necessity. Even so, they do consume a lot of electricity so it's best to keep their use to a minimum.

By: Nick

Nick — Sat, 17 Oct 2020 07:50:42 +0000

In reply to michelle twin mum. Thanks, Michelle. That's a great way to save money on your bills!

By: Jenny

Jenny — Fri, 16 Oct 2020 22:11:36 +0000

It’s so hard not to use the tumble drier at this time of year as I hate having washing around the house.

By: michelle twin mum

michelle twin mum — Fri, 16 Oct 2020 20:32:32 +0000

I’m really lucky now that our bills come in with our house that is part of my husband’s job, but it used to be a regular thing to see how I could save money on heating, it gets too expensive. Mich x