British Gas, EDF, EON, Ovo customers urged to use thermostat button for £170
Stephen Day, a heating engineer at iHeat, has revealed the optimal thermostat setting for maintaining a warm home without breaking the bank.
British Gas, EDF, EON Next, Ovo and Octopus customers have been reminded the "exact" temperature to set your thermostat in February to avoid high energy bills. Stephen Day, a heating engineer at iHeat, has revealed the optimal thermostat setting for maintaining a warm home without breaking the bank.
He suggests setting your thermostat between 18C to 20C when the outdoor temperature is below 15C. "This range strikes the perfect balance between comfort and efficiency," Stephen explained in an update for UK households.
"It's warm enough to ensure the home feels cosy, but not so high that it results in unnecessary energy consumption, keeping your bills in check." He recommends: "One of the easiest and most efficient ways to keep your home consistently between 18C and 20C is by setting a schedule on your heating system."
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"Many modern boilers come equipped with programmable thermostats that allow homeowners to pre-set temperatures according to their daily routines, while smart thermostats can be controlled via your phone," he went on to add.
He continued, telling households up and down the country as the Cost of Living crisis continues: "Those with children, elderly, or vulnerable people in the home especially need to keep to this temperature range as they are more likely to struggle with temperature regulation."
Stephen also went on to say: "For the really vulnerable or young, 21C might be slightly more comfortable, but always keep an eye out for any signs of overheating. Well-insulated homes can trap a lot of heat and become too warm fast."
It comes amid reports changing the temperature just 1C on thermostats could save households a whopping 10 per cent on bills. EDF predicts the price cap will increase to £1,796 in April, a marginal increase from Cornwall Insight's prediction.
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It means households could save themselves £170.