There is an optimum temperature - and date - to switch your central heating on
With the colder, autumn weather now kicking in, it can be tempting to turn your heating on as soon as you feel a slight chill. But in the midst of the cost of living crisis, homeowners need to refrain from switching their heating on too early if they want to prevent soaring energy bills.
"This year, we'll see daytime temperatures drop to below 15 degrees on the last weekend of October, making it the optimum time to turn the heating on," the expert recommends. In terms of what to set your heating to, the majority of people find the best temperature for comfort in autumn and winter is between 18 to 21 degrees celsius.
According to experts at the Energy Saving Trust, the idea that it is cheaper to leave the heating on all day on a low light is a complete 'myth'. This is mainly due to problems such as home insulation since older or more draughty homes will allow heat to leak out through windows and doors.
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