This is why your heating bills are so high. A lot of people still do this and end up losing money.

It’s been a long wait for the heating season, but now we can heat our flats as much as we want and dry our laundry simply and quickly. But is it really necessary? If you want to save money, avoid making this mistake.

It’s the main reason why heating bills are so high. Many people still do it and end up spending more money than they make.

It’s getting colder every day, so it’s heating season again. While the house is nice and toasty, some radiators are really taking a toll on our comfort.

The air from the radiator is dry, which can be irritating for some people and cause allergy symptoms. Another thing to think about is the cost of heating, which goes up every year. Not many people realise that we make mistakes that end up costing us more.

Is it a good idea to dry your laundry on the radiators? It’s probably best not to do it.

For a lot of us, the heating season is not just about raising the temperature in the house, but also about drying clothes more quickly. We often put wet clothes on the heating radiator in the hope that they will wear out faster. If you’re happy to put a few pairs of socks on the radiator, it’s probably best not to dry thicker fabrics like trousers, jumpers or towels in this way.

• If you cover the heat source with wet material, it’ll stop the radiator from working properly. This way, we stop the warm air flowing, so the room stays cool.

In a situation like this, we usually switch the radiator on to maximum, which means the device will work harder and affect the heating bills. This is something a lot of people don’t know about.

• If you’re looking to save money in the autumn and winter, it’s probably best to stick to traditional tumble drying.

If you’re looking to save money on heating, it’s best to avoid blocking the radiator with wet material as this can reduce its efficiency.

What’s the best way to humidify the air effectively? Wet rags aren’t the best solution here.

The heating season can be tough on our respiratory tracts. The dry air can irritate the throat. This can cause itching, coughing, sleeping problems and an increase in dust and mites in the flat.

There are lots of home remedies for humidifying the air online. One option is to put a wet cloth on the radiator. While this method might help in the short term, it could also lead to higher heating bills. As we said before, the wet material on the radiator makes it work less well, so the rooms don’t warm up enough and need a higher heat output.

• I think we’d be better off replacing this solution with a ceramic humidifier. It’s a small container that you fill with water and then hang from the radiator.

They’re just as effective as wet wipes and don’t impact our costs.