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Managing Your Heating

Heating and hot water can have a big impact on your energy bills. Make sure you’re getting the most from the systems and technology in your home.

Feel at home with your heating

The more familiar you are with your heating systems, the better. Use our guides to take control of the heat in your home and use it more efficiently.

Central heating

Whatever fuel you use in your home, making your central heating run efficiently is all about taking control of the system. Whether it’s getting to grips with your gadgets or being savvy about when you use it, we take you through everything you need to know.

Central heating

Boilers

The most common type of heating system in Scottish homes, boilers can come in a number of forms. An important piece of kit in keeping you cosy, we guide you through the important controls and how you can make them work more efficiently.

Boilers

Radiators

Being smart about the way you heat your home could pay off long term. We’ve put together some tips for ways to use your radiators that can help you manage your energy bills.

Radiators

Thermostats and programmers

Responsible for controlling how warm your home gets, your thermostat and programmer can help you make sure your heating is just right. Discover how setting a schedule can have things running more efficiently.

Thermostats and programmers

Traditional storage heaters

Discover how storage heaters work and how to use them in a cost-effective way.

Traditional storage heaters

Modern storage heaters

Find out how modern storage heaters work. Learn how to programme them to help you stay warm and save money.

Modern storage heaters

Air source heat pump

Learn how to get the most out of your air source heat pump system

Air source heat pump

Smart meters

These little gadgets can make a big difference to how you use the energy in your home. Find out how they help you understand your energy habits to spot ways to reduce wasted energy and the costs that come with it.

Smart meters

Gas meters

Get to know your gas meter and find out how to read the different types you may have in your home so that you can make sure you’re recieving accurate energy bills.

Gas meters

Electricity meters

Get familiar with the various types of electricity meters and follow our step-by-step guide on how to accurately take readings for your energy supplier.

Electricity meters

Prepayment meters

We’ve put together everything you need to know about prepayment meters. From finding out whether it’s the right type of meter for your home to topping up and taking readings.

Prepayment meters

How to read your energy meters

This page is dedicated to telling you how to read the different energy meters you might find in your home, including gas, electricity, smart and prepayment meters.

Reading your energy meters

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Saving energy in the home

Saving energy in the home is good for our pocket and the planet. There are lots of little changes we can make – many costing us nothing at all – that can add up to big savings.

Energy bills and your supplier

From getting to know all the charges that appear on your energy bill to the best ways to find out about your rights, our advice and support can help you take control.

Financial support

Financial support is out there, whether you’re struggling with your energy bills or looking into funding for renewable heating systems. Our guides cover what financial support is available, and how to apply.   

Managing your heating

The more familiar you are with your heating systems, the better. Use our guides to take control of the heat in your home and use it more efficiently.

Templates for writing to your energy supplier

We’ve put together several templates to help you write to your energy supplier. The templates cover common energy supply issues and can be used for emails, webchats, or letters.

Get a retrofit

If you’re thinking of retrofitting your home to make it more energy efficient, Changeworks has a number of funded and self-funded options available.