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Heating on all the time?

silurian99
silurian99 Posts: 1 Newbie
in Energy
Hi All,

We have dual Gas/Electricity with EDF and my flatmate has recently (end of Nov) kept the heating on all the time saying it will be cheaper (or same price) - does anyone know if this is true? myth or wrong?

Thanks, Gary
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  • jackyann
    jackyann Posts: 3,433 Forumite
    Depends on the efficiency of your insulation & thermostats.
    I have sometimes kept the heating on all the time: with good insulation & thermostats I would say it costs hardly any more, if anything. And I personally find that if there are no "cold spots" I am happier at a lower temperature.
    In difficult to heat houses, I have done it and paid up if I needed to - someone ill, new baby etc.
  • closed
    closed Posts: 10,886 Forumite
    myth/wrong
    !!
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  • Barneysmom
    Barneysmom Posts: 10,144 Ambassador
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    Well, you pay for what you use. So if it's on for 24 hours, then you'll pay for 24 hours.
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  • ariba10
    ariba10 Posts: 5,432 Forumite
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    This comes up every year. The more you use the more you pay.
    I used to be indecisive but now I am not sure.
  • spinningsheep
    spinningsheep Posts: 1,055 Forumite
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    We have tried this, according to BG, we have spent £161.40 on gas since 08/11/11. This is a ridiculous amount considering save for a week in November we have had temps up in double figures and hardly any significant frost. The heating is now going back on timer.

    CC limits £26000


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  • Foggy
    Foggy Posts: 161 Forumite
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    Damn. This question has been asked for the thousandth time on here and leaving it on all the time is always more flipping expensive.

    One day the laws of thermodynamics will be broken and we can all leave it permanently on....
  • jackyann
    jackyann Posts: 3,433 Forumite
    But surely the issue is thermostats?
    Obviously if energy is actually being used, it has to be paid for.
    But if the system is ON, with good, individual thermostats switching the supply off & on, it is not the same as blasting heat 24 hours a day.
    So not a silly question, and I stand by my reply.
  • Cardew
    Cardew Posts: 29,064 Forumite
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    jackyann wrote: »
    But surely the issue is thermostats?
    Obviously if energy is actually being used, it has to be paid for.
    But if the system is ON, with good, individual thermostats switching the supply off & on, it is not the same as blasting heat 24 hours a day.
    So not a silly question, and I stand by my reply.

    I have a pretty accurate thermostat in my Oven, so should I leave it switched on 24/7?;)
  • penrhyn
    penrhyn Posts: 15,215 Forumite
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    Cardew wrote: »
    I have a pretty accurate thermostat in my Oven, so should I leave it switched on 24/7?;)

    Yes, never too soon to get the sprouts on for next Christmas. :D
    That gum you like is coming back in style.
  • C_Mababejive
    C_Mababejive Posts: 11,668 Forumite
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    Its not complicated....

    Heating/HW on..>meter turns
    Heating/HW off..>meter stops

    Simples..
    Feudal Britain needs land reform. 70% of the land is "owned" by 1 % of the population and at least 50% is unregistered (inherited by landed gentry). Thats why your slave box costs so much..
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