Psychology of energy bills

[Colgates_shaving_foam]

I would have thought that as long as you can afford it then it's better to keep your house at say minimum 17 degrees to stop it getting damp, won't that cost more to fix in the long term than keeping the heating on low?

 

[newyddion]

Have you really done that newy? What are you going to do in dec/jan/feb??

Get cold!

Tent in the living room maybe? aka ‘Santa’s Grotto’

 

[afcb_acklam]

Funnily enough just had a discussion with my mother about this. I work from home one day a week, usually sitting in my bedroom, and it's nithering today. She said if I want the heating on, I will have to pay extra board and lodge. Screw that, I'm putting another jumper on!

working from home in your pants is never a good look

 

[Unravel_Morrison]

working from home in your pants is never a good look

Thank God for that. I only ever dress like that in the office.

 

[Littlejimmy]

Thank God for that. I only ever dress like that in the office.

I'm actually thinking of heading into our Stockton office to get some warmth.

 

[Unravel_Morrison]

I'm actually thinking of heading into our Stockton office to get some warmth.

Don't do it.

Stockton Syndrome is a terrible thing.

 

[Bristolboro]

I haven't put the central heating. The smart meter says we are at or just over our daily budget without even putting it on, though I might test it to see how much 2 radiators costs.

I put the wood burner in the lounge in the evenings and dry clothes in there, too. The kids and mrs don't mind it cold upstairs, the kids don't even seem to notice. The kitchen is big and is now becoming quite cold. I'm thinking to install a small wood burner with a long pipe to heat it because central heating isn't really an option.

So far it's tolerable although when the freezing weather comes??

 

[NorthumberlandBoro]

Unfortunately I'm having to live with an old boiler.
However, I really can't blame her for the very high energy prices.

 

[Fat_Dragon]

I would have thought that as long as you can afford it then it's better to keep your house at say minimum 17 degrees to stop it getting damp, won't that cost more to fix in the long term than keeping the heating on low?

Depends how good your homes ventilation is. Most new modern homes have good ventilation so keeping it cold won’t cause damp/mould etc…

Not put our heating on yet. My thick blanket hoodie keeps me warm.

 

[Redwurzel]

Most houses were built over 30 years ago - is an issue.

 

[Primus84]

Depends how good your homes ventilation is. Most new modern homes have good ventilation so keeping it cold won’t cause damp/mould etc…

Not put our heating on yet. My thick blanket hoodie keeps me warm.

My understanding was the opposite - most modern homes are sealed up pretty tight.