1980 detached 3 bed in North Somerset. It’s insulated with modern DG, 300mm loft and 85mm graphite polybead cavity insulation. I’d like to insulate the suspended timber floor, but thats a big job.
I’ve let the stat run our heating for years, but not this year.
I’ve dropped its threshold from 20 degrees to 18 degrees and reviewed the boiler flow temperature for the central heating and hot water.
I’ve been totally upfront with the kids and Mrs officer on our projected costs because I know the energy demand for our house and our new unit rate. I’ve asked them to put a jumper and long trousers on so that I can continue to pay their driving lessons.
It’s currently chilly in the house mornings and evenings, but warms up with a bit of activity, running the TV, cooker, etc…
Currently loafing in the living room and its 19.2°C. it was 18.1° when I got in at 18:15.
I’m going to keep the stat deactivated until I get some protestations from the family officer, which I suspect will be in the coming weeks…