Central heating programmers are normally set up at the factory to turn on both your central heating and hot water in the morning and late afternoon, quite often additional timings are added during the winter months to include a two hour period through lunch time.

If you have double glazing, loft and/or cavity wall insulation then this tip is for you.

If your programmer is set close to the following Monday to Friday settings you should remove the first and second timings. I.e. the heating will only operate through the evening.

If your programmer is set close to the following Saturday & Sunday settings then shorten the 1st on time to no longer than 2 hours, remove the second timings and copy the 3rd on timings you would use for weekdays (4.30pm to 10.30pm)

If you're a working couple/family the only place you will notice the difference will be in your pocket. Upto 35% saving! This really works and there's absolutely no financial outlay.

Programmable room thermostats

You can also add a programmable room thermostat to further enhance your energy savings. Thermostats with 'optimum start' technology (delayed start) are the preferred option and are available as wireless.

Drayton optimum start thermostats feature unique self learning intelligent delayed start software that can help achieve savings in excess of 10% on heating bills and reduce CO² emissions by delaying the switch on time of the heating by up to 1hr on milder days without affecting comfort levels.