Fuel poverty affects millions of people from all different demographics - young people, older people, those with disabilities, carers and more. Energy prices are still 50% higher than pre-crisis levels and people are struggling to stay warm, safe and healthy in their homes.
Not heating your home can cause serious issues, such as damp and mould, and can be detrimental to your health. It also impacts the health of your boiler and may cause further issues, preventing you from heating your home in the future.
We have many ways we can help you stay safe and warm in your home this winter and are always available for support and advice if you are concerned about heating your home.
Having your boiler serviced is also very important in helping to keep your home warm. Allowing us access to your home to do this means we can check your boiler and heating system are safe and performing as they should, which could even save you money.
Some helpful tips for heating your home this winter:
Set a comfortable thermostat temperature: If you can, keep your thermostat at the lowest comfortable temperature, recommended between 18°C and 21°C.
Adjust radiator valves: Try turning them up in rooms you use often and down in those you don’t.
Lower the flow temperature on combi boilers: Reducing this can improve efficiency.
Use heating timers: Set central heating timers so it only comes on when you need it.
Take regular meter readings: This keeps bills accurate. Switching to a smart meter could create more accurate readings too.
Your curtains: Open curtains during the day to let in warmth and close at night to retain heat.
Wash clothes on a lower temperature: This can save energy.
Keep radiators clear: Move furniture away to help heat circulate.
Ensure ventilation: It’s important to keep your home well ventilated, so try not to block vents, windows or extractor fans.
We're here to help
Keeping your homes as energy efficient as they can be is a top priority for us, especially over winter. If you are concerned your home is not staying warm, we can work with you to change this.
Our Retrofit Surveyor can visit your home to carry out a home energy health check. The check explores ways we could improve the energy efficiency of your home, including looking at the levels of insulation, checking your thermostat and evaluating any other ways we could keep your home warmer for longer.
If you would like to arrange a visit from our Retrofit Surveyor, or have any enquiries please email Energyefficiency@karbonhomes.co.uk or call 0808 164 0111.
Give your finances an MOT
If you are worried about making your money work this winter, why not have give your finances an MOT and create a spending plan?
It’s straight forward and you can the whole family involved.
First, take a look at how much you spend on:
Household bills (rent, gas, electricity, council tax, internet, TV…)
Living costs (groceries, household supplies…)
Family and friends (gifts, school supplies/uniform…)
Next, work out how much money you have coming in from work, benefits and anywhere else.
Now compare the two! If you’ve got more money going out than coming in, you’ll need to make some adjustments.
The Money Matters team can help you to maximise your income and minimize your spending by identifying and helping you to claim missing benefit entitlements and find the best deals to reduce your regular bills.
If you are struggling to keep up with your rent payments this winter or have changes in circumstances that may affect your rent payments, you can speak with your Customer Accounts Officer.
You can get in touch with the Accounts Team by calling 0808 164 0111 or emailing info@karbonhomes.co.uk
Fuel poverty affects millions of people from all different demographics - young people, older people, those with disabilities, carers and more. Energy prices are still 50% higher than pre-crisis levels and people are struggling to stay warm, safe and healthy in their homes.
Not heating your home can cause serious issues, such as damp and mould, and can be detrimental to your health. It also impacts the health of your boiler and may cause further issues, preventing you from heating your home in the future.
We have many ways we can help you stay safe and warm in your home this winter and are always available for support and advice if you are concerned about heating your home.
Having your boiler serviced is also very important in helping to keep your home warm. Allowing us access to your home to do this means we can check your boiler and heating system are safe and performing as they should, which could even save you money.
Some helpful tips for heating your home this winter:
Adjust radiator valves: Try turning them up in rooms you use often and down in those you don’t.
Lower the flow temperature on combi boilers: Reducing this can improve efficiency.
Use heating timers: Set central heating timers so it only comes on when you need it.
Take regular meter readings: This keeps bills accurate. Switching to a smart meter could create more accurate readings too.
Your curtains: Open curtains during the day to let in warmth and close at night to retain heat.
Wash clothes on a lower temperature: This can save energy.
Keep radiators clear: Move furniture away to help heat circulate.
Ensure ventilation: It’s important to keep your home well ventilated, so try not to block vents, windows or extractor fans.
We're here to help
Keeping your homes as energy efficient as they can be is a top priority for us, especially over winter. If you are concerned your home is not staying warm, we can work with you to change this.
Our Retrofit Surveyor can visit your home to carry out a home energy health check. The check explores ways we could improve the energy efficiency of your home, including looking at the levels of insulation, checking your thermostat and evaluating any other ways we could keep your home warmer for longer.
If you would like to arrange a visit from our Retrofit Surveyor, or have any enquiries please email Energyefficiency@karbonhomes.co.uk or call 0808 164 0111.
Give your finances an MOT
If you are worried about making your money work this winter, why not have give your finances an MOT and create a spending plan?
It’s straight forward and you can the whole family involved.
First, take a look at how much you spend on:
Household bills (rent, gas, electricity, council tax, internet, TV…)
Living costs (groceries, household supplies…)
Family and friends (gifts, school supplies/uniform…)
Financial products (insurance…)
Travel (public transport, car costs…)
Leisure (trips away, subscriptions, sport, restaurants…)
Next, work out how much money you have coming in from work, benefits and anywhere else.
Now compare the two! If you’ve got more money going out than coming in, you’ll need to make some adjustments.
The Money Matters team can help you to maximise your income and minimize your spending by identifying and helping you to claim missing benefit entitlements and find the best deals to reduce your regular bills.
You can contact the team via phone on 0808 164 0111 or email moneymatters@karbonhomes.co.uk.
Did you know?
If you are struggling to keep up with your rent payments this winter or have changes in circumstances that may affect your rent payments, you can speak with your Customer Accounts Officer.
You can get in touch with the Accounts Team by calling 0808 164 0111 or emailing info@karbonhomes.co.uk
More news
White Ribbon Day: We stand against domestic violence
Work starts on site for new rural homes in East Cowton