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Re: Is it cheaper to leave your heating on?



I have absolutely no financial proof of this yet, as my winter bill
hasn't
been calculated yet, but we left our heating on mostly 24/7 over winter
this year.

Suffice to say, the house was like a greenhouse most of the time, and we'd
adjusted our radiators to the lowest possible setting, and also put the gas
boiler in the loft at the lowest possible 'summer only' setting.

So, it certainly works at keeping your house warm, but cost savings may
best be answered once the bill comes out :-)

Kyle


On 27 February 2013 09:01, Howard <howardsixtynine@xxxxxxx> wrote:

> I've heard this a few times, and it sounds like an old wives tale to
me.
> Apparently it can use less energy leaving your heating on all the time
than
> if you have it on a timer. Basic physics says this is rubbish, but
there is
> something about it keeping condensation out of the walls and so
improving
> their insulation.
>
> If there's anyone out there who has good data to confirm or disprove
this,
> it'll be someone on Automated Home. Have any of you tried it out and
got
> some conclusive results?
>
> Thanks
> Howard
>
>
>
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> Yahoo! Groups Links
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Kyle Gordon - 2M1DIQ
Web: http://lodge.glasgownet.com
Jabber/Email/SIP: kyle@xxxxxxx


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