A finance expert has revealed a very quick and clever way to save you up to €80 on your upcoming energy bills.
Journalist, Sophie Smith, took to TikTok to explain what people need to do in order to slash their bills - and it only takes a few seconds.
Since posting the now-viral video, more than half a million people have viewed while thousands have liked and shared the at-home hack.
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In the short video, she said: "Turn your boiler's flow temperature down to 50C heating and 55C water.
“The settings for most boilers are too high. This simple step could save you money and your home will feel just as warm."
Other TikTok users jumped to respond in support of the video, saying they have used the trick and saved even more than €80, according to The Mirror.
One person wrote: "I have always done this and probably saves a lot more than €80," while another said: "Done this ages ago, save a fortune on gas!"
However, there were other respondents who weren’t on board with the hack, and some even complained about the speed at which their homes heat up on the lower setting.
One user said: “My hot water is fine to set at 48 but if I turn the central heating down the house doesn't warm up, can take about three hours to reach temp even at 80."
Another said: "The biggest savings are had by turning off preheat. If you turn the heating low the boiler will run longer for rooms to reach temperature. False economy."
While a third suggested: "Turn the boiler off unless heating is needed. Hot water never makes it to the tap when washing hands. I only have it on if I know need hot water/heating in my home."
A fourth added: "You save more by having a properly insulated home."
It is important to note that this tip is only safe to try if you have a combi boiler as hot water cylinder boilers are not appropriate for these hacks.
By turning the temperature down on a hot water cylinder, you can cause Legionnaire's disease - a severe form of pneumonia caused by bacteria called legionella.
Harland Guscott, a boiler engineer and owner of Guscott Heating Services, said that for every 10 degree cut you make to your boiler's temperature, your gas bill falls by 6% to 8%.
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