Home Insurance by Castle Cover
Winter often brings in extra expenses – increased energy use, staying indoors more often, the holiday season, and many more. Certainly, it can be daunting. Yet, by embracing some helpful tips, you could save a notable amount of money to compensate for this seasonal expenditure.
Start by determining your regular expenses and potential savings. Switching to Castle Cover for your home and contents insurance could bring considerable relief, especially for those bearing the brunt of hefty insurance policies for some time. A quick online comparison of your current electricity or gas tariffs with alternatives offers a chance to save hundreds annually.
Consider modifying some aspects of your home decor. Heavy curtains, for instance, serve well against draughty windows. Addressing this problem itself is necessary, but as a wintertime stopgap, it can effectively prevent the home’s warmth from getting lost.
Adjust your thermostat to a level where heat and economy balance. Even a one-degree drop could save a fair bit without you noticing a major difference in comfort until a reduction of three to four degrees. Besides, wearing an extra layer can ward off any chill.
Don’t forget to bleed your radiators as well. This simple task liberates trapped air within the heaters, making room for hot water to circulate throughout the radiator to increase heating efficiency.
Knowing your stopcock’s location can be crucial; typically, found under the kitchen sink, cloakroom, or under the stairs. Water escaping within the home due to frozen pipes is the leading cause of insurance claims. Swiftly turning off the water supply can prevent enormous damage and associated costs.
Last but not least, maintain a routine visual inspection of your roof to detect any slipped, cracked or missing tiles. Storms could exacerbate this situation leading to severe damage from rain or snow; always remember that prevention is better than repair.
