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Do you mean that by leaving the thermostat at 16 degrees Celsius at night I am wasting energy? What setting would you recommend?

I have taken out British Gas Homecare 400 whose charges per month are quite expensive for what you get. Anyone know of a cheaper option which will give the same level of cover?

Thanks but I have a programmable thermostat, it's a matter of adjusting it down a few degrees or should I adjust it down even more. During the night my wife and I are not really concerned about the house temperature but leaving the thermostat at too low a setting means that the boiler has to...

I have been away from the UK for 18 years, 12 of those in Cyprus [where I did not require central heating] and the last 6 years in Russia [where the state provides your central heating]. Now that we are having bitterly cold nights is it: a. most sensible to leave your thermostat settings a few...