It comes as the UK enjoys warm spring-like temperatures this weekend
As the UK basks in balmy spring-like March conditions this weekend, thoughts may have turned to turning the heating off for good.
It’s likely heating systems will be used much less this weekend as temperatures reach up to 17C in parts of the Midlands enjoying sunny conditions.
But experts say it is not yet time to keep the heating off for good – particularly as the weather is set to turn colder again next week.
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The lovely spring conditions won’t last very long, unfortunately, with temperatures set to dip back down to around 7C by Tuesday.
The current warmer weather is out of keeping for this time of the year, so people perhaps shouldn’t get too carried away just yet.
The heating will likely be needed again during next week, while it still gets cold overnight.
March 30 is the date when industry figures think it should be warm enough to keep the heating off for good.
It will, of course, depend on temperatures at the time. But this is the date the clocks go forward and British Summer Time officially begins.
Bills will also be going up again in April, so this will be a good time to cut energy usage if people feel like they can.
Gordon Wallis, energy expert from Your NRG, said: “With energy prices remaining a concern for many households, knowing when to turn off your heating can make a big difference to your bills.
“While the exact date may vary for each household, a sensible guideline is to consider switching off around the time the clocks go forward at the end of March.
“This transition to British Summer Time often signals the start of warmer days, reducing the need for central heating.
“Rather than turning your heating off all at once, I suggest gradually lowering your thermostat by 1C each week as temperatures improve.
“Not only does this help ease the transition to warmer weather, but it can also reduce your heating costs by up to 10% for every degree lowered.”