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HOUSEHOLDS WARNED COMMON HABIT COULD BE WASTING THEM MONEY 10:53, 21 May 2025Updated 10:54, 21 May 2025 Households are being advised against using their heating for short periods during
spring and summer. Cooler evenings sometimes prompt people to give their heating a short blast but experts warn costs can quickly add up for little benefit. They stressed a short burst, such
as half an hour, is unlikely to be long enough to have much impact and warm up the home. READ MORE: NEW COST OF LIVING PAYMENTS ANNOUNCED FOR SIX MILLION HOUSEHOLDS GET OUR BEST MONEY
SAVING TIPS AND HACKS BY SIGNING UP TO OUR NEWSLETTER Between May and August, these seemingly insignificant heating bursts can add up to £13.44 if it was switched on twice per week - and
even higher if used more often. Nicholas Auckland, heating and energy expert at Trade Radiators, explained: "It's easy to think that a quick blast of heat won't make much
difference to your energy bills. "However, these short cycles can be less efficient than longer heating periods, and the costs can gradually add up over the entire summer. "The
initial energy draw when your boiler fires up to heat the system means that very short bursts are often less efficient. "You're not really getting the full benefit of that initial
energy input before the system starts to cool down again. GET ALL THE LATEST MOTORING NEWS SENT TO YOUR INBOX BY SIGNING UP TO OUR NEW NEWSLETTER HERE "I advise households to consider
alternative ways to manage cooler evenings, such as using blankets or wearing warmer clothing, to avoid these unnecessary expenses. Article continues below "It's about shifting our
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