A draught is a real waste of energy – especially in the winter months (Image: Getty)
A is currently enveloping much of the UK, meaning it’s more important to stay warm at than ever.
Like most things at the moment, and have been creeping up, so it’s likely that you’ll want to make your money go as far as possible.
But one thing that is a real drain on your energy at home is a draught coming in from a window or a door.
If you’ve got the heating cranked up but there’s still a cold breeze coming in, then you won’t get the full benefit, which is a waste of money and an inconvenience if you’re left shivering away.
Thankfully, the consumer experts at Which? are here to help, claiming you need one simple tool to fix any of those annoying draughts.
Trying to stay warm at home when there’s a draught can be a struggle (Image: Getty)
They recently made an informative video about how homeowners can eliminate draughts from windows and doors – and all you need is a simple Allen key.
In the video, the expert said: “A lot of uPVC windows and doors have easy adjustment features inside the frames that can eliminate those cold gaps.”
They provided a handy step by step guide to check for draughts and eliminate them, leaving your home warm and cosy once more.
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First, open your window or door and locate the small inner panel with screws that affect how tight shut it’s going to be.
Inserting the Allen key into the top screw, the experts said: “Slightly turning this cam here pulls the strike plate in, which means the closed window will be pulled tighter.
“But if it needs too much force to close, simply turn the cam a little the other way, to give it a little more room.
“And just like that, a draught-free window.”
If your window doesn’t have an Allen key cam, then there may still be a way to eliminate that draught.
However, the experts issued a word of warning to any homeowners before attempting to adjust the windows or doors themselves.
Opening the window and examining the hinges, the expert continued: “It might require some more fiddly adjustments. It’s still worth doing, but remember to check your manufacturer’s instructions before making any adjustments.”