Ground floor flat freezing cold compared to my old property?

dekaspace

I assumed my new flat would be warmer or at least similar as its double glazed and old one was single glazed though upstairs)

Is it because I have only been in it a week? Had heating on all last night and felt like it wasn't on at all, I normally sit in just t shirt indoors and am crispy, in new flat I am wearing jacket and dressing gown and feeling freezing.

jimbog

How many external walls does it have compared to your old flat? Higher ceilings maybe?
It also takes a while (few days?) for the furniture/walls to retain the heat that you have put on - it's not just a case of heating the air

G_M

What kind of heating did the last place have?
What kind now?
What temperature setting did you used to use?
And now?
Was/is heating on a timeswitch? Same/different times?
Was last place bigger? Higher/lower ceilings?
External walls? What's above? Were they both flats?
If top floor, what insulation is there in the roof above?

LittleMax

Your old flat had heat from the flat below. You are now providing heat to your neighbour above.

AnotherJoe

LittleMax wrote: »

Your old flat had heat from the flat below. You are now providing heat to your neighbour above.

My thoughts exactly, the occupants of the flat below were giving the OP free underfloor heating throughout their flat.

dekaspace

Old flat and new flat are close to identical in every way, maybe a few feet diffrence in living room (bigger) and few feet smaller in kitchen.

Oh and just thought of only other difference is bedroom 2 is uncarpeted.

Flats were built at same time, just council sold off half the stock so are near identical.

Same height ceilings, heating on same times of day, etc.

kinger101

It's a sure sign it's haunted. Ask around for recommendations for a local exorcist. In the meantime, don't sit too close to the TV set.

LittleMax

dekaspace wrote: »

Old flat and new flat are close to identical in every way, maybe a few feet diffrence in living room (bigger) and few feet smaller in kitchen.

Oh and just thought of only other difference is bedroom 2 is uncarpeted.

Not forgetting the significant difference that is probably causing this effect - namely that they are on different floors!

marksoton

dekaspace wrote: »

I assumed my new flat would be warmer or at least similar as its double glazed and old one was single glazed though upstairs)

Is it because I have only been in it a week? Had heating on all last night and felt like it wasn't on at all, I normally sit in just t shirt indoors and am crispy, in new flat I am wearing jacket and dressing gown and feeling freezing.

Given your posting history, really?

You live in Scotland, it gets cold. Blimey.

DaftyDuck

If you normally just wear a T shirt indoors, and are crispy, you are wasting a huge amount of energy. Stick another layer or two on, save the environment, save somebody some money, and just manage.

{Currently got 3 layers on, and comfy in a cold house}!

Norman_Castle

Look for draughts. These can make a big difference. Before carpets are fitted check between the floor and skirting. Check where pipework goes through walls and floors especially when hidden behind bath panels and kitchen units. Today is an ideal day to do this.