Although it's the middle of summer and your house may be fairly warm, British households are being urged to turn on their boilers to prevent them forking out thousands this winter.
The ongoing cost of living crisis that the UK faces is expected to spiral further when the autumn comes around, with the energy bill price cap anticipated by experts to exceed over £4,000.
But according to Edinburgh Live, opting to switch your central heating system on now could actually save you money in the long-run.