How to prevent arguments over the thermostat this Winter

It’s that time of year again, when those dreaded, cold, dark mornings mean the only way you are getting out of bed is if the heating goes on.

But, more often than not, partners disagree on heating settings, something that leads to the all-too-common ‘thermo-spat’. In fact, it is estimated there will be over 17 million of these arguments every week this Winter.

According to a survey by uSwitch.com, women are in charge when it comes to heating, whether their partners like it or not.

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To be precise…

52% of couples argue over the temperature of their home
79% of women admit to turning up the thermostat behind their partner’s back
23% of men admit they turn up the heating due to pressure from their other half
42% of men pass complete control of the heating over to their significant other

Sound fair?

The top five measures couples take to keep warm also sound quite familiar:

Put an extra layer on
Have a cup of tea
Stand against radiators
Stay in bed
Sit in front of the fire

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It appears that arguments are most frequently because of hogging the duvet at night, the cost of energy bills, and choice of clothing in the home. It’s easy to throw on your favourite fluffy slippers and onesie, but saving money on your energy bills can sometimes seem impossible.

Not to worry – follow our top five tips to knock some money off your bill:

1. Save energy in the kitchen

Do you realise how important it is to keep the fridge door closed? The longer you linger over what to eat, the more energy will be needed to restore the temperature. Best to know what you want beforehand, open the door, grab and close.

2. Get the right thermostat

80% of our energy bills are consumed by heating costs. Now, you can buy remote-controlled systems that let you change settings even when you are not at home, via smartphones or tablets.

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3. Install a smart meter

Smart meters are really useful in keeping track of the amount of energy consumed, as well as how much it costs. If you still don’t have a smart meter in your home, ask your energy company if they are able to provide one.

4. Switch energy providers

It’s simpler than you might think. A quick comparison search on uSwitch.com will provide an accurate estimate of bill costs. Once you have chosen your new company, they will arrange the switch for you.

5. Find the cheapest way to pay bills

If you switch from paper to online billing, your energy provider will reward you with a cheaper bill. There also tend to be better deals online, which could save you even more money.

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