The 30-second trick that will help keep your house warm as snow blankets UK

Many people across the UK woke up to after the caused chaos across the country.

The snowy conditions forced the closure of more than 200 schools. The , covering large parts of England, Scotland, and Wales from 5pm today to 10am tomorrow.

Monday night saw sub-zero temperatures for much of the UK, reaching as low as -11.2C at Braemar in Aberdeenshire.

As a result, millions of Brits are searching for handy ways to cut down their energy bills while also staying toasty indoors.

One particular 30-second trick will keep your house warm and help you save money.

How to bleed a radiator?

To bleed a radiator, gently turn the key in an anti-clockwise direction until you hear a hissing sound, which is the gas escaping.

Once the gas has escaped, water will start to come out, which is a cue to quickly re-tighten the value.

This process can be repeated on each radiator which needs bleeding, and no areas of the radiator should remain cold.

To successfully bleed a radiator, you will need a radiator key, a cloth or towel, and a container handy.

If there are still cold spots after bleeding a radiator, a professional may need to be called for draining and flushing them out.

How do I know if my radiator needs bleeding?

A key sign that your radiator needs bleeding is if it is not working as efficiently or as effectively as you want.

This may include a cold spot around the top of the radiator surface or if your radiator doesn't get hot.

Another signal you may have air building is when you can hear clanging or prolonged groaning when you switch on your central heating.