How To Save 10% on Energy by Flicking One Simple Switch

With temperatures and the number of sunlight hours rising in the UK, homeowners will finally see their energy bills decreasing again. However, many don’t know there’s a simple way to truly let your energy costs hit rock bottom during warmer months.

And, contrary to popular belief, it’s not turning your boiler off completely. While turning off your boiler entirely during warm months can decrease your energy bills, it can also seize up your pumps and valves, leaving you with repairs costing up to £500.

To help you reduce your monthly spending even further, Boiler Expert Nils Hoogervorst has revealed how turning on your boiler’s summer mode can decrease your energy bills by over 10%.

Today’s best combi boilers in the UK feature a ‘summer mode’. This little-known setting change disables central heating, while keeping your hot water supply running.

In contrast to shutting your boiler off entirely, summer mode helps to maintain the boiler’s internal components. This prevents your pumps and valves from seizing up and reduces the risk of a breakdown when temperatures eventually drop again.

Turning on summer mode is as simple as flicking a dial or knob, usually indicated with a sun or tap icon. Smart devices often have the option to shut the central heating off available on the display.

If you have trouble locating your boiler’s summer mode, consult your boiler’s operating instructions and look for wording like ‘summer mode’ or ‘hot water only’. You can find these manuals online if you search for your boiler model, which is visible on your boiler’s nameplate.

Consider leaving your boiler in summer mode when you won’t need to turn the heating on to be comfortable in your home anymore. For most homeowners, that is when the outside temperature hits 14°C and above consistently (which is between March and October).

“We all want to save money, especially during these expensive times. By taking a few extra steps every year, you can see additional savings of up to £20 a month. That’s enough to buy yourself some well-deserved ice cream weekly when temperatures are at their highest.

While turning off your boiler completely may yield higher initial savings, you’ll be paying the price when your boiler breaks down in peak season, leaving only your blood to boil.”