Nighttime heating: is it better to turn it off completely or set it to 16–17°C to reduce your electricity bill? Here is what the experts say…

temperature for the night and have the system ramp back up just before you get up.

Heat pumps

 

 

These systems operate differently: they perform best with stable temperatures. Some experts advise against changing the set temperature too much, especially if the home’s insulation is only average.

The right approach: lower the temperature slightly if the heat pump is well-sized for the space; otherwise, maintain a constant temperature if your home loses heat quickly.

Common misconceptions to discard immediately

Some beliefs die hard…

Keeping the heating on all day