Experts have revealed the exact date you should switch off your thermostat in 2025 (Image: Getty)
An expert has revealed the exact date you should switch off your this year.
Freezing can cause all sorts of problems for UK households, from frozen pipes and boiler mishaps to and, eventually, .
It is therefore recommended to heat your home over winter to reduce the likelihood of causing potentially costly damage to your property.
But with the energy price cap rising this month, many will be looking for ways to cut down on the – including deciding when to switch the thermostat off for the year.
And experts agree that the best day to do this is when the clocks go forward, which this year will fall on March 30.
The best time to switch your heating off is when the clocks go forward (Image: Getty)
This date helps ensure families can keep warm in their own homes, while also helping to prevent property damage.
Ricky Sharma, director of leading trades training experts , said: “High energy costs continue to place a huge strain on household finances across the UK, so many of us are keenly awaiting the end of the colder months.
“However, it’s important not to jump the gun as switching the heating off too early can leave your home vulnerable to damage such as mould and damp.
“While the exact date is a decision for each family, it’s usually safe to do so on the day the clocks go forward to mark the arrival of British Summer Time.
“That means we have another while to wait until the end of March so we can save some welcome cash on energy bills while staying nice and cosy at home.”
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Sunday, March 30 will mark the arrival of daylight saving time, which this year will last until Sunday, October 26.
For households wanting to reduce their energy bills before the brighter evenings arrive, the expert suggests a few different methods.
The age-old advice of ensuring your house is well-insulated will always apply, while heating only rooms that are being used can also be a useful method.
Meanwhile, reducing the temperature of the thermostat gradually can also make a difference without being forced to turn it off completely before it’s safe.
“Homes can face a range of problems if they’re not kept warm enough, from damp and mould to frozen pipes,” he explained.
“It means being miserly with the heating can prove a false economy if it leads to damage that can be costly to fix.
“The good news is that at this time of year the temperatures are creeping up slowly, and it will soon be safe to switch off the boiler for a few months.
“It might be a good compromise to reduce the temperature of your thermostat by 1°C each week until it’s time to switch it off completely.
“Research has shown reducing the thermostat by even 1°C can reduce your heating bill by 10 percent or more, which can make a huge difference to household finances.”