Exact date you should turn off your heating revealed

A new survey has revealed that almost a third of Brits argue every year over when it is time to finally turn off the heating.

However, after analysing years of Met Office date, heating experts can reveal the date you should stop heating your home this year.

According to the NHS, heating should be used whenever indoor temperatures fall below 15°C, and BestHeating’s research shows that from mid-April, the UK’s average temperatures typically stay above that threshold for the rest of the year.

As a result, they recommend turning off your heating on Monday, April 20.

John Klee, heating technology expert at BestHeating comments: “There is a common misconception that when the clocks go forwards the heating is automatically used less, but that is not the case in Britain where warmer temperatures occur very gradually.

“There isn’t a specific temperature that heating should be turned off, but once the outside temperature reaches more than 15°C it is generally warm enough to do so.

“Research shows that this usually happens at the beginning of spring and with the rise in warmer temperatures this year, we can expect to have our heating turned off earlier than usual.

“If it is below 15°C, and even dropping to 13°C, outside then health issues can arise, especially in vulnerable people.

“With many still worried about their finances after another energy price cap increase, it can be tempting to turn the heating off sooner rather than later but jumping the gun could cause more issues than its worth.”

To help Brits keep bills as low as possible until April, as Brits continue to battle cold conditions, John has provided three essential pieces of advice:

Only heat the room you are in

“One of the simplest mistakes people make during winter is heating an unused space. Make sure to turn radiators off in rooms that are not in use such as bedrooms throughout the day.

“The one caveat to this is not to turn the radiators off in the room where the thermostat is located, or it could cause issues with the temperature of the rest of the home.

“Doing this will improve the boiler’s efficiency, allowing rooms you are in to warm quicker and saving over £100 for heating if used daily.”

Turn the thermostat down by one degree Celsius

“Research shows that by reducing a home’s temperature by a little, good savings can be made on energy bills. 20.8°C is the average thermostat setting in the UK, but 18°C should keep you comfortably warm throughout colder spells.

“This can save up to 10% on a fuel bill or an estimated £80. A clever way to assess if the heating is too warm is to turn the thermostat down by one °C and see how you feel.”

Choose the best times of day to blast the heating

“To keep bills low, be clever with when your heating is turned on. If the temperature is going to be lower than 10°C, set it to come on an hour before your alarm to take away the chill. If you are out all day, then do the same in the evening.

“Anyone with a Smart thermostat will be able to control their heating more easily, as they can make sure there is no wasted energy when out at work or shopping and can also set it so that they return to a warm house that is cost-effective.”