Easy change can help you save money on gas bills – it's free and takes seconds

The Energy Saving Trust revealed adjusting a simple setting on your boiler could save you money on your gas bill - but it's crucial to be careful when making the change

A money-saving enthusiast revealed a simple and quick change you can make that could reduce how much you spend on gas and electricity.

All of us would like to reduce our spending, and massive energy bills can really damage our wallets. With the energy price cap set to rise next month and winter approaching, this is more of a concern now than ever before.

However, taking to TikTok, user The Sterling Man (@thesterlingman) shared how taking just a few seconds to adjust your boiler settings could see those costs go down. "This simple trick could reduce your gas bill," he said.

"According to Octopus Energy, most people have the temperature settings on their boiler set too high. Octopus Energy recommend setting your hot water temperature down to 55.

"For the radiator temperature, Valen [Energy] recommends that this can go down to 60. However, Octopus Energy recommends this can go down as low as 50."

The Energy Saving Trust highlighted that tweaking the flow temperature of your boiler could boost its efficiency by approximately 4-5%, potentially leading to savings.

However, the actual amount saved hinges on various elements. "How much you'll save will depend on several factors including: What your boiler was set to before. Whether your home was too warm before. How much you're prepared to experiment with your boiler's flow temperature," the organisation explained.

Yet, the Trust's experts caution against hasty adjustments to your boiler's flow temperature, as it may result in inadequate heating of spaces or even the entire house, posing a particular risk to elderly individuals if persistent.

"Turning the boiler thermostat below 65 degrees on a conventional boiler (with a hot water cylinder) can increase the risk of legionella bacteria growing in the cylinder, which is dangerous," they elaborated, also advising homeowners to ensure they do not mistakenly alter the incorrect settings on their boilers.

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