Home energy
Ideal Home’s Home Energy Hub is your one-stop-shop for everything energy efficient. We’ve got all the information and advice you need to help you reduce your home energy bills, embrace sustainable living and create a conscious footprint for your household.
Explore Home energy
Home energy
-
Can I burn coal in a wood-burning stove? Experts issue warning to those using the wrong fuel for their log burners
You might want to think twice before burning coal in your wood-burning stove
By Lauren Bradbury
-
Martin Lewis reveals we're all wasting money on this classic hot water mistake – but it's so easy to fix
This little boiler trick could save you precious pennies this winter
By Rebecca Knight
-
How to keep your house warm in winter – 26 budget-friendly ways to insulate your home
Keep cosy this season without upping those energy bills
By Amy Cutmore
-
Aldi is selling a new oil-filled radiator and fan heater that cost just pennies to run – and they cost less than £30
Stay warm this winter for less
By Jullia Joson
-
5 ways to warm up a room that's always cold without cranking up the heating
Struggling to stop a room feeling cold, no matter how hard you try? Here's how to turn your room from chilly to snuggly
By Katie Sims
-
8 best heated clothes airers – tried and tested for drying clothes indoors, fast
The best heated clothes airers will speed up indoor drying times during cold or wet weather – here are our top recommendations from Lakeland, Dry:Soon, Minky, Argos, John Lewis, and more
By Amy Lockwood
-
Pay £0 boiler tax this month – BOXT is running a 'January Price Freeze' that could save households up to £120
No heat pump? No problem
By Jullia Joson
-
How to clean solar panels – and why your bills might go up if you don’t
Everything you need to know about how to clean solar panels, maintain them and ultimately ensure they keep making you money
By Luke Edwards
-
Oil-filled radiator vs fan heater - which one is best for staying warm on a budget this winter?
We pipped these two portable heaters against each other
By Lauren Bradbury
-
Do radiator covers block heat? Experts explain what impact they can have on energy bills
Radiator covers might look good, but could they be adding to your energy bill and making your home colder?
By Sara Hesikova
-
How to bleed a radiator without a radiator key, according to heating experts
You don’t need a radiator key, but you should exercise caution
By Lauren Bradbury
-
How much does it cost to run an oil-filled radiator? And how to save money when using one
This affordable and portable heating option could be the answer to your winter woes
By Lauren Bradbury
-
How much does it cost to run an electric blanket? Here's what you need to know
We've done the maths to find out just how much running your electric blanket costs
By Rachel Ogden
-
How much does it cost to run a fridge freezer? Your questions answered
We've worked it out – and have the lowdown on how to get cutting those costs
By Rachel Ogden
-
Is your boiler flue steaming? It could be a sign you're wasting money on energy, expert warns
Watch out for this warning sign as it could save you a lot of money this winter season
By Sara Hesikova
-
Should you heat the whole house or just the room you're using? These 5 things will help you decide
There isn’t a one-size-fits-all answer...
By Lauren Bradbury
-
Martin Lewis reveals the cost of running Christmas lights - and it all depends on the type of lights you have
Are our twinkling lights expensive to enjoy over December?
By Amy Hunt
-
How much do Christmas tree lights cost to run? Expert tips for a festive glow that won't burn through your budget
Here's how much it costs to light up your tree over the festive period
By Millie Hurst
-
What is the cheapest electric heater to run? Experts reveal the 'best product' for heating a room quickly
Experts advise on the cheapest electric heater to run, so you can be mindful of costs while staying warm this winter
By Jullia Joson
-
This easy-to-install gadget can help slash your energy bills by 8% – and it's only £20
Do radiator reflectors actually work? Experts explain how you could save 8% on your energy bills with this £20 gadget
By Sara Hesikova
-
Ceramic heater vs fan heater - there’s a clear winner if you want to heat your home on a budget this winter
Who wins the battle of the portable heaters?
By Lauren Bradbury
-
How to balance radiators - the little-known household task experts swear will slash your energy bills this winter
When was the last time you balanced your radiators?
By Lauren Bradbury
-
How much does it cost to run central heating for one hour?
And it’s going to become even more expensive soon
By Lauren Bradbury
-
OVO Energy is offering free radiator keys to help households save £155 on energy bills – here's how to claim yours
Don't miss the chance to grab one
By Jullia Joson
-
These 5 clever tricks will help you to heat your home without putting the heating on
With energy prices soaring, these are helpful to bear in mind to stay warm over the winter months
By Amy Hunt
-
‘Is it worth the money?’ This is the tool our product testers use to rate every appliance’s cost-to-run value
The energy monitoring plug is the tool that could save your money and electricity
By Sara Hesikova
-
Ofgem announces energy bills will rise by 5% from the New Year
The new energy price cap is in and this is what it means for you
By Sara Hesikova