Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis shared whether it's cheaper to leave your heating on low all day or only switch it on when you need the extra boost as Brits brace for cold winter Get the latest top news stories sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter We have more newsletters Get the latest top news stories sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter We have more newsletters October has rolled around and many of us are considering putting the heating on already. Even though it's still autumn, the nation has been battered with rain storms and chilly weather that makes us want to wrap up inside with pumpkin spiced lattes in hand. But if you're considering cranking up the heating, is it best to leave it on all day or only turn it on when you need the extra warmth? Thankfully, Martin Lewis has some answers.
The consumer expert once said on This Morning : "They say it's better to only put the heating on when you need it. You pay to pump energy in as and when is needed, and to keep pumping it in constantly isn't efficient. "Using a timer's best, because your thermostat is designed to turn your heating on and off to keep your home at the temperature you set it at.
So in general I'd stick with that." He also made the point about condensation, adding: "There are some engineers who argue that keeping the heating on low with all the radiators on and the boiler down can work as it reduces condensation, which when the heating is turned off collects within the walls.
