Dreading winter

Niamhlaura
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Hi I live in a landlord house its location is perfect for me living near my family the problem is the house is hard to heat no insulation single glazed wooden framed windows the oil heating tends to break down alot I suffer from mental illness and my anxiety is threw the roof worrying about the winter is there anyone out there can advise me what to do before things get bad again
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Hi @Niamhlaura
I suggest you buy a traditional, small, 2-bar electric fire for supplementary heating. There are some on Amazon, with customer reviews. I recommend: Fine Elements Model HEA1100 2-bar ceramic heater, if it's still available.
You could hang heavy curtains, and maybe get some plastic sheeting, cut it to window frame size and pin it to the inside frames leaving a bit free so you can open the windows if required.0 -
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Hi @Niamhlaura we lived in a very cold oil heated house and ended up getting electric blankets to warm the beds.
Just be aware that with these or the electric fire suggested above that it will have a cost impact on your bills.
Would your landlord consider improving the insulation and heating in the house?0 -
Hello @Niamhlaura and welcome to the community.
When you say you are living in a landlord house, do you have sole residency or is it shared with others and does this include the landlord?
Your options can vary depending on the type of tenancy you have.
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Just me and my daughter live at home the house is owned by a landlord managed by a letting agency
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Hi @Niamhlaura,
Take a look at the information about Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG).
It could be possible to get a DFG for a heating system suitable for your needs.
It might be difficult living in privately rented accommodation because you need to be living in the property for the 5 year grant period and landlords aren't always open to fixing a tenancy for this long or allowing adaptations to the property. It's worth following up though.
There might also be some help available from your energy supplier in energy saving improvements to the home.
I hope this helps and good luck.
Best wishes
Debbie0
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