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Ideal Home
Ideal Home
Lauren Bradbury

Should you heat the whole house or just the room you're using? These 5 things will help you decide

White living room with fireplace, armchair and foorstool.

Right now, Brits are dealing with rising energy prices and plummeting temperatures. As a result, many people are questioning whether you should heat the whole house or just the room you’re using, and it’s certainly a valid debate. 

We all want to save energy and save money, but what happens when you just can’t shake the winter chill in your home? While you could rely on your central heating to heat your whole house, this will ultimately increase your energy bills. A cost-effective alternative is choosing only to heat the room you’re using, but this isn’t as efficient in terms of keeping your home warm.

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