Central Heating

[~sillycow~]

Is it cheaper to leave your heating on constant but on the lowest level when you are not at home? I usually turn mine off if im not in but my boyfriend moans and tells me just to keep it on low and now we are moving i have been told by the estate agent to keep the heating on the lowest level permantely during the winter. Sorry if that makes me sound thick or even tight!! lol

[WendyS]

If you are moving house and about to leave your existing property unoccupied, I would definitely leave the heating on LOW rather than switching it off. With very cold weather forecast this winter, the last thing you want to happen is frozen or burst pipes, and in an unheated property you could soon get damp or mouldy patches appearing on walls or the fabric of your furniture. Also if you have a loft hatch and your loft isn't well insulated, you may want to think about leaving it open an inch or two so that a little heat can get up to your water tank to prevent frozen pipes. (And by the way, check your insurance property if you leave furniture behind, just in case of a frozen pipes incident).

[~sillycow~]

thanks wendy will take your advice