Get ready for thermostat wars as families around the country do battle over home temperatures to keep warm this winter. With rising energy costs, it's little surprise that 96 per cent of Brits are considering reducing the heating down to save cash, with two thirds (66 per cent) worrying about how they are going to pay for heating this winter. New research says that more than half (51 per cent) of families and couples are currently at odds over heating.
One in four (28 per cent) say they regularly argue with their partner about the heating, while 18 per cent are fed up with other family members who alter the temperature. One in five (20 per cent) are also concerned about elderly relatives who may be more vulnerable to the cold. The ideal average temperature has been revealed as 19.
5c, according to the 2,000 surveyed by LoftZone . The problem is wider than just the thermostat with over 50 per cent thinking their property isn’t energy efficient and loses too much heat. One in three (31 per cent) have damp or mould in their home, while 26 per cent have drafty windows.
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