Why switching off your heating for the summer might be more expensive
When the sun comes out and temperatures soar, your central heating is likely the last thing on your mind.
In fact, you might be tempted to turn your boiler off completely during the summer months. However, this may be more expensive in the long term than leaving it running at a lower level.
While some sources claim that switching off your heating in summer saves energy, the reality is that doing so could cause issues later on in the year when you really need the extra warmth.
Read on for more about:
The problem with switching off the heating
Why you’ll still need to keep your heating on
The importance of using holiday mode and smart technology
How to switch off what you don’t need
The problem with switching off the heating
Switching off the heating in the warmer part of the year might sound like the smart way to save on your bills but doing so could cause problems in the future.
Parts of your system could seize up and potentially fail when you turn it back on. This ultimately leads to costly repairs being needed that may not necessarily be included in your warranty, along with the added disruption of needing an engineer to fix the problems.
Keeping the system running, even on the lowest possible setting, ensures that critical components stay in good working order. When you have your annual service, these parts will be checked for any repairs you might need to make before they escalate.
