cris71 Posted December 17, 2007 Share Posted December 17, 2007 My sister says that having the heating on all day and night on a low-medium setting costs about as much as having it on twice a day, for say a total of 10 hours a day. She says it's because the most expensive thing to do is to bring the radiators up to temperature. Is this true? It makes sense in a way, but you get the impression that having the heating on 24/7 should cost a hell of a lot of money. What do you think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Peaches* Posted December 17, 2007 Share Posted December 17, 2007 The more you use the cheaper it gets so I've always been led to believe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xmiax Posted December 17, 2007 Share Posted December 17, 2007 I was once told this to, by a gas man Dont turn it off untill summer as it costs more to fire up as it would to leave it on low all day and night? So im not sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jl-heating Posted December 17, 2007 Share Posted December 17, 2007 cheaper with a cylinder because you have 117 litres to keep warm, with a combi system it can come to temp in 30 min so why have it on all day while at work. set the programmer for 30 min before you come in, also another tip is have less hot water in your bath as this is were lots of gas is used... masses of baths = £££££££££££ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmist Posted December 17, 2007 Share Posted December 17, 2007 cheaper with a cylinder because you have 117 litres to keep warm Hmm so does that mean that the hot water should be on all the time ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cardboard Posted December 18, 2007 Share Posted December 18, 2007 Im very interested in knowing the answer to this too. I tried keeping it on all winter last year and then got a ridicuously large bill for it. Maybe I left it on too high? JL-heating, what temp should it be kept on if left on constantly? Also, I know I don't have a combi (coz I don't get hot water on demand, it has to heat up first) so I assume the only other option is the Cylinder that you mention? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slickwitch Posted December 18, 2007 Share Posted December 18, 2007 Yes leave it on all the time. Even when you've died. Similarly always leave the lights on even if you have to wear a blindfold at night and always leave the car running, even if you're on holiday and it's parked up at the airport. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cris71 Posted December 18, 2007 Author Share Posted December 18, 2007 Can anybody shed more light on this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waltheof Posted December 18, 2007 Share Posted December 18, 2007 Can anybody shed more light on this? Only if you leave the bulbs on all the time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
back2basics Posted December 18, 2007 Share Posted December 18, 2007 It depends on how well insulated your house is, and how many drafts you have. If you house if pretty much airtight and well insulated it can be a little cheaper to leave the heating on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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