Is your heating ON or OFF?

Wednesday2000

It doesn't feel like July to me because of the heatwaves we have had. It feels like Autumn should be coming soon. We did switch to a new cheaper energy provider a few weeks ago. We are getting a new radiator fitted next month too and the plumber said it should throw off much more heat than our old one.

Rosetta92

I haven’t had the heating on for ages, but I was thinking it’s about time to book the boiler service. It’s getting very elderly so each winter I worry it could finally keel over. Engineers have already said getting parts would be a problem. So then I need to think about boiler versus heat pump in terms of replacement. I’ve heard some heat pumps can also provide cool air on summer which might be good but not done any research yet. Anyone able to share some experience on this?

HouseMartin567

It has felt a little autumnal today but I think that is just because of the heatwaves we have had over the last couple of months. I have put a jumper on indoors today which seems crazy seeing as my lounge is 24 degrees - however that feels positively chilly after it was 32 in here just a couple of weeks ago 😂

sammy_kaye18

Wednesday2000 said:

It doesn't feel like July to me because of the heatwaves we have had. It feels like Autumn should be coming soon. We did switch to a new cheaper energy provider a few weeks ago. We are getting a new radiator fitted next month too and the plumber said it should throw off much more heat than our old one.

Ah that could be a much welcome bonus come the winter! and I know what you mean, I understand August is literally next week but it doesnt feel it. 

sammy_kaye18

Rosetta92 said:

I haven’t had the heating on for ages, but I was thinking it’s about time to book the boiler service. It’s getting very elderly so each winter I worry it could finally keel over. Engineers have already said getting parts would be a problem. So then I need to think about boiler versus heat pump in terms of replacement. I’ve heard some heat pumps can also provide cool air on summer which might be good but not done any research yet. Anyone able to share some experience on this?

Ah no doubt we will be having letters through from the council soon saying they need to ome out and do a boiler service. We have already had some chaps out to look at the roofing in our property but they said it was all fine. 

Im nervous this year for my MIL, it will be her first full winter by herself and I worry she will get cold especially since she has now lost her winter fuel payment. Luckily we are close to her so I can check in on her regularly but her conservatory gets so cold in the winter. I might try and convince her to put a door curtain up over the connecting door.

sammy_kaye18

HouseMartin567 said:

It has felt a little autumnal today but I think that is just because of the heatwaves we have had over the last couple of months. I have put a jumper on indoors today which seems crazy seeing as my lounge is 24 degrees - however that feels positively chilly after it was 32 in here just a couple of weeks ago 😂

Thats the bit that confuses me. My DD15 and DH told me the other day they felt cold and I said it was in the 20s still but it must be because of the heatwave but I can see me having to dig out blankets for the sofas before long. 

sammy_kaye18

Mnoee said:

A door curtain makes a massive difference! My cats love the conservatory, so the door to it is always open - having thick curtains up at least keeps the living room tolerable for humans. 

I actually have two sets of curtains up on the same pole - one thick pair in a colour that's not to my taste, hidden behind a thinner pair that's more my style. Both charity shop bargains at £10 a pop. 

Yeah this is my thinking. 
I dont have a door between my living room and kitchen so hung a curtain and the difference it makes for us is unreal and my MIL is almost 70 now with osteoarthritis so the cold is something that really gets to her but Im thinking if I can put a door curtain up for her between her kitchen and conservatory then it will make a massive difference to the warmth of the house. 
Her only other issue is that her stairs are open into the living room so a fair bit of her heat escapes upstairs, her attic is all heat proofed etc and she keeps the doors to rooms upstairs closed. 

Rosa_Damascena

Its my turn to feel the dip now! It was such glorious weather at the start of the week even though it was breezy and  its sunny now yet feels freezing. The sun is noticeably lower this week and the nights are getting dark faster 

Its at times like this I just want to snuggle until the spring!

Auntycaz

I bled my radiators and tested my heating today to make sure its all working properly before the weather gets really chilly.

KxMx

Winter duvet has been on the bed for a week.
Heating remains off, but I'm considering having it on a timer for the mornings. This morning thermostat read 18.5, warmest spot in flat bedroom at least 2c less.