There are simple, yet effective, ways to keep your home warm this winter.
In many cases, South Africans can save more money by keeping heat inside their homes than by switching fuels or buying more powerful heating appliances. From electric blankets to door snakes, some of the cheapest winter upgrades can also be the most effective.
However, our previous analysis found that gas often remains cheaper than electricity for whole-home heating. For many households, the biggest savings may come from combining a more affordable heat source with simple measures that reduce the amount of heat needed in the first place.
Using the same theoretical 150m² three-bedroom home from our previous winter heating analyses, we examined which interventions deliver the biggest reductions in heating costs.
The results suggest that comfort and affordability do not necessarily have to be at odds.
