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Ideal Home
Sarah Handley

How many hours a day should your heating be on right now? I asked the pros for a heating schedule that hits the sweet spot between warmth and efficiency

Traditional radiator on wall of pale green living room next to a doorway that leads to a hall with a bench and basket.

The recent cold snap has given us a hint as to what we can expect for the rest of the winter — chilly times that will leave us all reaching for our thermostats to keep warm. But how many hours a day should you have your heating on to stay warm without sending your bills soaring?

After all, those frosty temperatures can wreak havoc with our heating bills at a time when we'd all rather save our hard-earned pennies for some festive fun instead. So it pays to know the most efficient way to heat your house.

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