The EXACT date to turn off your heating if you want to cut down your bills, and it’s just around the corner
WITH the cost of everything going up, you’ll be relieved to know that you can start to save on heating bills soon.
In fact, experts have worked out the exact date you’ll need to switch your heating off in order to save.
Last winter was tough for families, with the cost of almost every household essential going up.
After months of having to carefully balance the books, many households are looking forward to a summer without worrying about heating bills.
There is even more good news, as you won’t have to wait long either to make the switch.
According to experts, when the clocks go back is the best time to turn off the heating and save on those big bills.
Ricky Sharma, director of leading trades training experts Engineering Real Results, told the Express: “Many families have faced daily dilemmas over when to switch the heating on and how long to keep it on throughout the colder months.”
“Soaring energy costs mean households have had to contend with hefty bills and will be eagerly awaiting the warmer months when the central heating gets a rest.
“However, doing it too soon can leave your home vulnerable to damage such as mould and damp, so it’s important not to jump the gun.”
“While the exact date is a decision for each family, it’s usually safe to do so on the day the clocks go forward to mark the arrival of British Summer Time,” he added, which is March 31st this year.
The extra hours of daylight are often a good indicator of warmer weather, meaning that Brits can turn off their boilers until the autumn.
In fact, you might not have to think about turning on your heating until October 27 – which is the end of British Summer Time.
For those still not quite ready to turn down the heating, there are a few ways you can still save.
Adding extra insulation can often be a good way to save on your heating bill, but you can also try less expensive tactics.
This includes only heating rooms that you are using, such as the living room in the evening.
You can also open the oven after cooking to let the extra heat circulate around your home.
Homes can face a range of problems if they’re not kept warm enough, from damp and mould to frozen pipes.”
Ricky Sharma
Turning your thermostat down gradually can also help and prevent potential side effects from not heating your home properly.
The engineer explained: “Homes can face a range of problems if they’re not kept warm enough, from damp and mould to frozen pipes.
“It means being miserly with the heating can prove a false economy if it leads to damage that can be costly to fix.”
Whilst you might think turning down your thermostat by a few degrees won’t make that make of a difference, Ricky suggest that it could save you as much 10 per cent on your bills.
We are just glad that the worst of the wet weather is behind us!