19-03-2018, 04:08 PM
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Re: Heating
Originally Posted by Zuleika
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I have my ch on 24/7 , don’t use the gas fire . The thermostat controls the temperature and
20 is the recommended figure during winter months as being “comfortable” and once that temperature is reached the heating automatically goes off and back on again when necessary .
I don’t hold with just using ch for a few hours a day.
It’s a waste of money according to some experts .
All I need is a cardigan round my shoulders if I’m sitting watching tv otherwise I’m warm enough .
19-03-2018, 06:13 PM
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Re: Heating
I wouldn't be comfortable at 17 even if we had not had such severe cold weather as we're experiencing at the moment .Everyone is different in what they feel they need but according to Age Concern17 is too low for the older generation to feel comfortable in and courtesy of Mumsnet . A temp of 17c is OK for bedrooms, but downstairs (living room) needs to be at least 18-19c and if you have young children or elderly then 21c.
19-03-2018, 07:51 PM
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Re: Heating
A reputable heating engineer told me to leave thermo at 17 when I went on a couple of weeks holiday during winter months, so that if the temperature ever dropped to that the heating would come on and keep my rooms aired.I've tended to follow his advice . Nothing worse than coming back from a warm climate abroad to a freezing cold home .
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