With autumn here, new research shows almost two thirds of households - 62% - are considering heating one room at a time to keep their energy costs down. The poll, commissioned by Toolstation, also found that 82% were holding out before they switch their heating on in a bid to save as much money as possible.
It even found that 51% of people have argued with their partner and family members about when the heating should go on. Further, 21% were struggling with costs so much that they will have to find extra finance to invest in energy-saving measures.
Greg Richardson, from Toolstation, said: “Our research shows that households are holding out before the big switch on this autumn in a bid to save costs. The colder nights, and fewer hours of daylight, means we’ll use more light, heat and energy to keep our homes warm. This combined with soaring energy costs means many are contemplating measures like delaying putting their heating on and only heating the room they are in.”
