{"id":112800,"date":"2025-09-16T15:16:01","date_gmt":"2025-09-16T14:16:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.econostrum.info\/uk\/?p=112800"},"modified":"2025-09-16T15:16:03","modified_gmt":"2025-09-16T14:16:03","slug":"homeowners-can-save-85-on-energy-bills-with-5-draught-excluder-this-winter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/en.econostrum.info\/uk\/homeowners-can-save-85-on-energy-bills-with-5-draught-excluder-this-winter\/","title":{"rendered":"Homeowners Can Save \u00a385 on Energy Bills with \u00a35 Draught Excluder This Winter"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

As the colder months approach, homeowners are becoming increasingly concerned about their energy bills. With temperatures dropping and energy costs rising, finding cost-effective ways to stay warm is more crucial than ever. Enter Lidl’s latest budget-friendly solution: the Livarno Home Draught Excluder. Priced at just \u00a34.99<\/strong>, this clever product promises to make a noticeable difference in reducing heating costs throughout the winter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The product, launching in Lidl stores on Sunday, September 21, is crafted from recycled materials and is designed to fit the base of a standard door. While it may seem like a small investment, experts suggest that this simple device could save homeowners up to \u00a385 a year<\/strong> by preventing cold air from seeping indoors. With the cost-of-living crisis affecting many families, products like these could help households manage their winter energy consumption without compromising on comfort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Affordable Winter Solutions to Combat Rising Energy Bills<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As energy prices continue to soar, many Brits are looking for affordable solutions to keep their homes warm. According to the Energy Saving Trust<\/strong>, draught-proofing measures like sealing gaps around doors and windows can lead to significant savings. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A draught excluder, such as Lidl’s Livarno Home model, is an easy and effective way to tackle one of the main causes of heat loss. By fitting the 90 cm excluder under a door, homeowners <\/a>can immediately reduce the amount of cold air entering their homes, meaning less energy <\/strong>is required to heat the space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The savings from such simple fixes are not to be underestimated. Experts estimate that eliminating draughts can save a household up to \u00a385 a year, particularly when combined with other low-cost improvements. These adjustments can allow homeowners to lower their thermostats, further reducing heating bills without sacrificing comfort. In fact, reducing the thermostat by just one degree could save an additional \u00a390 annually, according to the Energy Saving Trust.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

More Ways to Save on Winter Heating Costs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Lidl\u2019s draught excluder is just one of many cost-effective strategies available to help manage energy costs this winter. Alongside products like these, experts recommend considering an energy supplier switch. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Research by MoneySuperMarket shows that households on Standard Variable Tariffs (SVT<\/a>) could save up to \u00a3250 a year<\/strong> by finding a more competitive energy deal. Websites like uSwitch and EnergyHelpline make this process straightforward, allowing consumers to compare deals and lock in a fixed-rate plan for a year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Other winter-ready products<\/strong> are also gaining attention, such as a \u00a37 drying gadget from Dunelm, which helps reduce the energy required for drying clothes. Combined with strategies like switching energy providers and making simple home improvements, households can make meaningful reductions to their winter energy bills while staying warm and comfortable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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As winter approaches and heating costs rise, homeowners are looking for ways to save. A new \u00a35 draught excluder promises to help reduce energy bills by up to \u00a385 a year. Available from September 21, the simple yet effective product prevents cold air from entering your home, cutting heating costs.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10,"featured_media":112802,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[44],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-112800","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news","generate-columns","tablet-grid-50","mobile-grid-100","grid-parent","grid-33","no-featured-image-padding"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/en.econostrum.info\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/112800","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/en.econostrum.info\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/en.econostrum.info\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/en.econostrum.info\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/10"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/en.econostrum.info\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=112800"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/en.econostrum.info\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/112800\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":112803,"href":"https:\/\/en.econostrum.info\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/112800\/revisions\/112803"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/en.econostrum.info\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/112802"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/en.econostrum.info\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=112800"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/en.econostrum.info\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=112800"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/en.econostrum.info\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=112800"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}