We’d like to remind Forumites to please avoid political debate on the Forum.

This is to keep it a safe and useful space for MoneySaving discussions. Threads that are – or become – political in nature may be removed in line with the Forum’s rules. Thank you for your understanding.

📨 Have you signed up to the Forum's new Email Digest yet? Get a selection of trending threads sent straight to your inbox daily, weekly or monthly!

central heating running

is it better to have central heating running throughout the day on a lower setting or is it better on /off on higher settings?

Comments

  • MarkyMarkD
    MarkyMarkD Posts: 9,912 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    Goodness me, the second similar question in one day!

    In the same way I've responded to the other one, it's DEFINITELY cheaper to have it on the "correct" setting on a timer. Boilers run more efficiently at full power and hence it's better to let the house cool down when you are not actually in it. The rate of loss of heat is also lower, for a lower heat differential against outside.

    But you should also have thermostatic valves on your radiators, which will mean that the room temperatures are correct in each room and energy isn't being wasted making you too hot.
This discussion has been closed.
Meet your Ambassadors

🚀 Getting Started

Hi new member!

Our Getting Started Guide will help you get the most out of the Forum

Categories

  • All Categories
  • 352.2K Banking & Borrowing
  • 253.6K Reduce Debt & Boost Income
  • 454.3K Spending & Discounts
  • 245.2K Work, Benefits & Business
  • 600.9K Mortgages, Homes & Bills
  • 177.5K Life & Family
  • 259K Travel & Transport
  • 1.5M Hobbies & Leisure
  • 16K Discuss & Feedback
  • 37.7K Read-Only Boards

Is this how you want to be seen?

We see you are using a default avatar. It takes only a few seconds to pick a picture.