Many people lower the normal room temperature when they are sleeping or are not at home. This might seem like a good idea because using less gas saves on energy costs, however, there are some problems that can arise with this approach. Beales Services takes you through the problems that can result in manually controlling your home's heating.
Firstly, your boiler will have to work harder to reach your set ambient room temperature, increasing fuel usage. Secondly, when you get home it will take some time until the rooms are pleasantly warm.
What is the ideal room temperature?
Older properties were not designed to the current modern standards, which means that setting your room temperature correctly is very important. If the room temperature in your house is too cold there’s a risk of wet walls and mould that can damage your property and even your health.
The effects of setting your normal room temperature too high
Too high and the room will become stuffy and you will find it more difficult to concentrate – not ideal if you are working from home. Additionally, there is an environmental and financial impact when heating above the normal room temperature.
The impact of setting your room temperature too low
If your home is too cold, the risk of mould increases. Cold air can transport less water vapour, so it condenses on furniture, walls and on windows.
So, achieving a sensible ambient temperature is very important.
Normal room temperature in different rooms
The optimal room temperature usually depends on its use. While living or working rooms should be around 20 to 22 degrees Celsius, other rooms should be warmer. If possible, bathrooms should be kept at 22 to 24 degrees Celsius. This will improve comfort and also reduce condensation. On the other hand, bedrooms should be cooler. The Sleep Council confirms that your body heat peaks in the evening and then drops to its lowest level when you are sleeping, so your ideal sleeping temperature is 16 – 18 degrees Celsius for a bedroom. Whereas for a nursery, experts recommend between 16 – 20 degrees Celsius.
The alternative solution to manual heating control
The solution is to use the digital thermostat and thermostatic radiator valves. If you don’t have these, then it’s not difficult to retrofit to an old system. Even the most basic digital thermostats can allow you to access preset time programs.
If you would like more information, we are always happy to answer any questions you may have, so get in touch on our contact page, alternatively, you can phone 0203 488 0883 or email us at hello@bealesservices.co.uk. We look forward to hearing from you soon!
