75% UK households delay central heating activation, prioritizing cost-saving measures.

A recent UK survey found that 75% of households have not yet activated their central heating, with many planning to wait until after October 31. To save costs, 60% are wearing extra layers and 24% are using electric blankets. While some believe electric heaters are cheaper, experts caution they can be more expensive than gas heating. Many households feel equipped to manage rising energy costs, but most will turn on heating at the first sign of cold.

October 25, 2024
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