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Gas heating question:

  • 21-10-2010 3:58pm
    #1
    ashblag
    Closed Accounts Posts: 376 ✭✭


    Just wondering, Is it better to keep the heating running for the day at a lower temp rather than timing it to come on for say an hour or two at a time at a higher temp.

    Is it better for the boiler not to be starting and stopping it?

    Would the bills be much higher?

    My dad has oil fired heating he has it on all day at around 18-19 degrees.


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  • #2
    ntpm
    Closed Accounts Posts: 302 ✭✭ntpm


    ashblag wrote: »
    Just wondering, Is it better to keep the heating running for the day at a lower temp rather than timing it to come on for say an hour or two at a time at a higher temp.

    Is it better for the boiler not to be starting and stopping it?

    Would the bills be much higher?

    My dad has oil fired heating he has it on all day at around 18-19 degrees.


    I am a believer that it is easier (and possibly cheaper) to top up heat in a house than trying to blast it from cold to hot. Keeping the thermal mass temperature of walls and floor at a warmer level will increase the comfort factors.
    However, you do need to look at your boiler/ heating wiring like a programmer (for better timing options in different zones/areas) and thermostat(s) to give you proper efficient controls which will save you money... also look at fitting Thermostaic radiator valves (TRVs).


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