Has anyone put their central heating on yet?

[remember arthur mann]

It was -6c here this morning. So more a gentle chill, but a bit different to Ashton where I was born. unfortunately no it's not but I am toying with that for the future.

You could just use a WiFi plug for about £8, leave the boiler on permanently, control it that way. There'll be a simple way around it.

 

[Barcon]

What does everybody have it set at?
Whenever I tell people that I have it set at 19.5c they think I'm crazy.
I just turned it up to 20c now to try and get some of the condensation off the windows.

 

[blueish swede]

A bit off topic but:we are shortly going away for 2 months. Our apartment is 7 years old so pretty energy efficient. My quandry is what temperature to leave the heating on. I'm toying with setting it at around 12c and if it comes on occasionally then so be it. Any heating experts out there?

12s about right, lower and it can start to smell a bit musty after a while.
Check your insurance before you go. Most have a claus about the property being vacant for a longer period.

 

[kaz7]

EDF have gone to monthly billing , much better , first one a shock but gas and elec together running at about £3.50 a day

 

[BlueHammer85]

What does everybody have it set at?
Whenever I tell people that I have it set at 19.5c they think I'm crazy.
I just turned it up to 20c now to try and get some of the condensation off the windows.

We set it to 20 when we turn it on.

 

[Mr Blue Moon]

What does everybody have it set at?
Whenever I tell people that I have it set at 19.5c they think I'm crazy.
I just turned it up to 20c now to try and get some of the condensation off the windows.

Careful with condensation as this can lead to mould, which in turn could cause health issues.
I know it sounds counter intuitive when it’s cold, but make sure you get adequate ventilation in areas that generate water vapour, for example kitchen and bathroom,

 

[feedmpenzaandhewillscore]

Energy bills in Great Britain forecast to fall by 16% in April | Energy bills | The Guardian

Charges will plunge by equivalent of more than £300 a year as price cap drops to £1,620, say consultants

amp.theguardian.com

Some slightly better news on the horizon with the price cap predicted to fall 16 percent in April.

 

[Eccles Blue]

Energy bills in Great Britain forecast to fall by 16% in April | Energy bills | The Guardian

Charges will plunge by equivalent of more than £300 a year as price cap drops to £1,620, say consultants

amp.theguardian.com

Some slightly better news on the horizon with the price cap predicted to fall 16 percent in April.

I'm not holding my breath. I'll believe it when I see it on my bill not before. Cynical moi... heaven forfend. :-)

 

[snorky]

I just had my fuckin gas bill and the central bastard heating is now Off til next December!

 

[stonerblue]

After investing 15 quid on draught excluders for all doors i can turn down the heating and house is just as warm.