Economy 10 - Is it right for me?

Jensrock

I moved into a new property last year which is on an Economy 10 with Southern Electric, the radiators are not storage and can be individually adjusted for their heating level. I havent found it very economical as the cheap rate is not when I need it, i.e. 12-5am, 1-4pm and 8-10pm, the evening period is fine but as its not storage I do not have it on at night but 7-8am in the morning and then switch it on between 6-7pm at night until 10pm.

My question is I have it timed to come on 2-4pm hoping it will warm the house before I come home but am I wasting my money as it's cold by 6pm? Further to this is this tariff not any good for me or am I just not using it properly? The water is heated during the night time period.

I'm no expert on heating systems so please excuse my ignorance.

Andy_WSM

If changing the heating system is out of the question, then perhaps increasing your insulation is an option? If the house is getting cold in the 2 hours from 4 pm to 6pm, then that suggests the insulation needs to be looked at?