As the weather starts to warm up, lots of people are starting to think about one thing – turning off their heating.
It’s no surprise that people are pondering over it, as it’s natural to want to try and save money as we move into the spring months. With energy bills seeming to go up all the time, nobody wants to be heating up their home for no good reason.
The question has come up on Reddit, as someone asked: “When do you turn your heating off in the spring?” It’s fair to say it got a lot of people talking.
One person replied: “Depends on how hot it is outside and how cold my house is.” Another wrote: “It varies every year according to the weather. I don’t keep track, but it’s usually around this time of the year.”
But, if you didn’t know, there’s actually a good time to stop using your central heating. Experts say you may want to act pretty soon.
While it’s down to each individual to decide when to stop heating their home, there is some guidance people can follow. There are a few things to consider to help you decide when is the best time for you.
A number of sources claim that, once the daily average temperature goes and stays above 15°C, then this is the time to stop using your heating. It’s just a guide, but it’s considered a good benchmark.
This is because, when the temperature rises above this level in the day, your house should maintain most of the heat at night. But, there are some other things to think about before you make the decision.
For example, the quality of insulation in your home, and even the direction your property faces. Before committing to it, you should weigh up these factors.
It should be noted though, that you shouldn’t turn off the heating as soon as the weather reaches the 15°C mark. During early spring, temperatures are likely to vary, which means we could still be hit with a cold snap.
In the UK, it’s said the the average high temperature for March only comes in at 12°C. This figure doesn’t normally climb to 15°C until April, and is something to think about before making the decision to turn it off.
Generally, if you feel quite comfortable in your home throughout the day, and the temperature is often climbing over 15°C, this is a sign that the time may be approaching. You could also attempt a phased approach.
Those who have a thermostat could try turning it down a few degrees as the weather starts to get warmer. This can reduce runtimes while also ensuring it still turns on when you need it.
By taking these small steps, you can keep an eye on conditions and reduce energy use before making the final decision to turn it off completely.
