British Gas, OVO, EDF, EON, Octopus customers who have wooden flooring 'warned'

British Gas, OVO, EDF, EON, Octopus customers have been urged to make 10 changes to their homes amid rising energy bills - in a bid to seal up draughts and ensure they are keeping themselves toasty as we head further away from Christmas and towards February.

In a warning for customers who have hardwood flooring, an expert is urging UK households to ensure they aren't letting heat escape their homes. Andy Ellis, home and garden expert at posh.co.uk, has spoken out in a warning for energy bill payers.

He warned homeowners often underestimate how much cold air can sneak in through the smallest of gaps. He said: “Taking the time to identify and fix these draughts can significantly reduce heating costs, especially during the winter months when energy bills tend to rise.

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"A little preventative maintenance now can save a lot in the long run." Sharing the topcommon draughty spots in a home and how to fix them, Andy shed light on the dangers of internal and external doors, as well as keyholes, flooring and windows.

Andy said: "If your door isn't fit snugly within its frame, cold air can easily seep through." He went on, adding: "Keyholes on external doors are notorious for letting in small but noticeable draughts. Another logical place to look is your windows. These are a common source of draughts, especially if your windows are old or single-glazed. Air will simply enter through the cracks around any frame or vent left open."

To solve the issues, Andy said installed a draught excluder or fitting a brush strip along the bottom on your draughty doors should help. He also suggested weatherstripping around the edges of external doors to help seal any gaps.

A simple keyhole cover can block the airflow when the key is not in use, too, and you can even add some self-adhesive foam tape or silicone sealant around the window edges. When it comes to floors, he said fill any gaps in floorboards with flexibile filler and seal the edges where skirting boards meet the floor using caulk.

If cracks are visible in walls, repair them with a suitable filler or plaster to prevent air leakage, he added.