The countdown to winter is underway and with days already beginning to cool, Scots are concerned about impending energy bills.
As a result, households are looking for any way they can shave costs and reduce their energy use. While there is a wealth of information available online, there are some tips that are sparking debate over whether they actually help.One such hack is the use of a space heater in replacement of central heating.
However, there is confusion as to whether they are actually cheaper to run. One boiler expert has stepped in to clarify and to warn households that using such heaters may cost them more in the long run.
Mark Ronald, Lead Engineer at Hometree, the boiler & home cover provider, said: “From an environmental perspective, mobile oil heaters are not the most eco-friendly.
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