The MoneySavingExpert said this simple mistake many of us do in the winter months could end up increasing our energy bills
Martin Lewis has warned one small mistake could be adding hundreds to people's energy bills. The MoneySavingExpert revealed the "costly" error when turning your thermostat up that could send bills soaring.
"A thermostat says: 'we will keep it at a set temperature'," he said. "Why are you turning it up in winter? That's what the thermostat does. If you want it to be 20 degrees it will stay at 20 degrees and that's the right temperature for you."You don't turn your thermostats up in winter, you just let it get to the heat. That's all you need to do.
Specifically, this affects those who took time off work to care for family between 1978 and 2010, as they may be missing what's known as 'home responsibilities protection' . Letters are being sent out in phases, with those over state pension age being contacted first.
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