Sat, 25 Oct 2025

Sat, 25 Oct 2025 The best time to turn on the heating – according to you

Some wait until a certain date to reach for the thermostat. Others until the temperature drops below a certain point.

* Abbi Lily and her partner wait until "the absolute last minute" to save money.
* Energy Saving Trust recommends setting thermostat between 18C and 21C.
* World Health Organisation suggests 18C for most people, 20C for older/children/people with illnesses/disabilities.
* Some people turn on heating when outside temperature drops below 15C (Simon King).
* Gemma Bird turns on heating on November 1st every year.
* Aimee Blakey and her husband have an Aga which saves them money on heating costs.
* Olivia Carney turned on heating in mid-October, with thermostat set to 18C.
* Caitlin Robinson notes energy bills are still high after Ukraine invasion, and people struggle to pay.
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