Your radiators are in the wrong place and it's adding £100 to energy bills a year - how to save without moving them

HOUSEHOLDS across the country are readying themselves for winter as the colder weather creeps in.

But millions might not be aware where their radiators are placed could be adding £100 to yearly bills.

Making small tweaks to where the devices are put can have big implications on your budget.

The Sun spoke to Nicholas Aukland, energy expert at Trade Radiators, who revealed where you should NOT be putting the heating units.

Nicholas explained how you don't want to place your radiators behind a sofa, bed or other large, soft furnishing which will absorb the heat.

He said: "The furnishing will take in all the heat, and prevent it from circulating around the room.

Where should your radiator be?

Nicholas said the main place you want to put your radiator is under the window, which is the "usual go to" spot.

There's some things you can do if your radiator is already in the wrong place and you can't move it.

Make sure you reduce draughts under any doors with draught excluders and keep windows closed to prevent any loss of heat.

Meanwhile, keep internal doors closed where possible and seal up any cracks in windows.

In essence, any avenue that could lead to heat escaping from a room should be blocked.

If you've got a sofa or other soft furnishing in front of your radiator, do what you can to leave a small gap in between.

Plus, you could potentially save money by using an electric heater instead of a radiator.

Beyond small changes to your radiators, you can earn money to cover heating bills too.

There's also a host of targeted support available, including cost of living payments and energy bill vouchers.

The Government is issuing millions of households with a £300 cost of living payment within just weeks.

It is the second instalment of three, totalling £900.

You will receive the payment automatically if you receive any of the following benefits:

Meanwhile, millions of pensioners are in line for a Winter Fuel Payment top up this winter.

Anyone eligible for the Winter Fuel Payment will automatically receive the top up.

You qualify for this year's Winter Fuel Payment if you were born before September 25, 1957.

Meanwhile, you might be able to get help paying for energy bills via the Household Support Fund (HSF), which is worth £842million.

Help is being distributed by local councils in England, so what you are entitled to varies depending on where you live.

But, in most cases you will be in line for help if you are on benefits or a low income.

You might be in line for a direct bank transfer or even energy vouchers.