have you got your heating on yet?

My heating is timed and low and comes on now and then. It’s difficult as DH is far less mobile than me and feels the cold even if he dresses up. He’s no help as he leaves all the doors open and stands at the backdoor, wide open so he can see what’s happening.

I’m very concerned about our fuel bill come the winter. I can generally make do and go to bed if necessary but DH just carries on regardless.

No, not yet, as it's not got really chilly here. I have got some fluffy blankets out to wrap up in if I sit down for long!

No I’m usually fine till November I’m not a cold morsel and keep busy during the day and just wear a jumper and a small blanket on my lap if it’s cold in the evening.

Yes of course its on its October

We did put ours on the other night. OH is on blood thinners and he really feels the cold whereas I'm still having hot sweats , we had a delivery of wood for the log burner last week in preparation.

I spent £30 on new throws and blankets - so the dog and cat can have 'newer' old ones now. I got them from:

www.onlinehomeshop.com/blankets-throws

and I'm still saving if it means another few weeks without the heating on!

I've still got my windows open

BigBertha1

Yes of course its on its October

That was a bit insensitive Bertha. So many on here can’t afford to say that. I’m one of the lucky ones but try never to forget it.

It was on for an hour yesterday morning.

No heating yet no particular need not usually on until November

It’s always on but clicks in when temperature drops below 21.

I don’t think it was insensitive Germanshepherdsmum. The question is ‘have you got your heating on yet?’ It was being answered.

Not yet. Our apartment is well insulated (a new build 12y old) and the balcony windows and door face south. I’m sat on the sofa behind glass in the sunshine right now wearing short sleeves! Not bad for 5 October anyway. With the proposed hike in energy prices I’m glad we’ve only got a small place to heat.

Oh yes.
I still have my windows open which is probably not ideal but I feel better with fresh air.

Just about to light the wood burner

No, and still using summer duvet/nightie combination

Why 'of course' just because it's October? Ours most certainly won't be going on some for time yet - and we're in Scotland. We do have a wood burning stove in the living room though and plenty of free wood in a number of log sheds in the garden, so we can put that on if really necessary. Couldn't possibly afford to have the heating on as early as this, especially with the hike in energy prices.

I gave in at the end of September but mine is on at 18C. I found myself shivering during the day and I had warm clothes on so I am afraid I succumbed. At least with a smart meter, I am informed of my bills monthly so I will know at the end of this month if turning the heating down a degree may help the bills.

I’ve had it on twice this month…so far. Will only put it on when necessary. Extra socks and cardigans/ jumpers first.

I feel guilty now for putting on the heating. ☹️

Yes for about an hour in the early morning. Don’t like main part of house temp. to drop below 19 degs.
We have one of those smart meters that states usage by the day, and we have only the heating and a gas oven coming off gas.
It is registering 0.86p per day this week.
It is worrying not knowing how cold the winter will become and for how long.

It should do Charleygirl, although energy cost is increasing by quite a bit so you may not notice. ?

We put ours on yesterday for an hour while we both had showers and then turned it off as we were going to be out all afternoon. This house is well insulated and never feels particularly cold, but it will certainly be on by the end of the month after the boiler has been serviced. DH made the remark “I might get a onesie this winter.” I fell about laughing at the thought of him parading around in a onesie!

Yes our heating comes on for an hour in the morning and evening and we'll increase the time as and when the weather gets colder.
I close all the windows before the heating comes on then open them in the morning when it's off.