A common question we hear is ‘is it cheaper to leave my heating on low during the day or just turn it up when I need it?’ This is a widely debated topic throughout the heating industry and one that we want to share with our customers.
Firstly, we’ll take a look at what the leading energy experts at the Energy Saving Trust have to say. They outline that using a timer is better for your home to regulate your house’s temperature. This is because your home, regardless of how well insulated it is, will leak energy. Due to this, if your heating is on all day long, you will be leaking energy all day long, and in turn, wasting money in the process.
This view is also reinforced by British Gas who state the same issues with leaving your heating on all day.
So, it’s a myth, right? Well, there are some scientists who contest this view. They claim that turning your radiator off and on can actually cause more problems than leaving it turned on all day. This is because every time your heating turns off and on, it results in a build-up of condensation in your walls causing energy to leave your home costing you more money.
Essentially in this debate, there are no right or wrong answers, only discussions, but we’ll outline the basics so that you have enough information to make an informed decision in relation to your heating!
- Leaving your heating on all day may cost you more money through escaped energy
- Leaving your heating on all day will ensure your home is toasty and warm when you come in from work
- Turning your heating off and on may cost you money through escaped energy due to condensation
- Turning your heating off and on means your home won’t be as warm, however, you can use a timer so that you benefit from the heating
- Turning your heating off and on can result in a delay in the heating up of your home, especially in larger properties
We recommend choosing an option that suits you and your lifestyle and then reviewing your monthly spend after a few weeks by either using a Smart Meter or checking your heating bills.
If you have any queries relating to your current heating system, get in contact with our team today. Whether you’re in nearby Warrington, Frodsham and Chester or maybe further afield like Macclesfield and Knutsford, our heating engineers are on hand to make sure your system is working as it should.