Should you leave the heating on all day? Martin Lewis answers the burning question

Many people have taken to social media to ask when they should turn the heating on - and money saving expert Martin Lewis has shared his thoughts on the matter

October has certainly welcomed us with a fair share of dismal weather, complete with excessive rainfall prompting flood warnings nationwide – and there's a tangible nip in the air leading many to contemplate switching their heating on. On social platform X, discussions are heating up; one user pondered: "Is anyone else tempted to turn on the heating? " Others chimed in with inquiries such as: "So... at what point does everyone turn on their heating? What is too cold? " Responses varied, with some proclaiming the end of summer by turning up their thermostats, while another resignedly posted: "That's it... I give up... I tried my best.. can't do it any more... I've had to turn the heating on."

But amidst these chilly times, the big question looms – how should one effectively heat their home without sending energy bills through the roof?

To seek wisdom on the matter, scores are revisiting an old segment from 'This Morning' featuring Martin Lewis, founder of Money Saving Expert.

In his much-referenced advice, he suggested: "They say it's better to only put the heating on when you need it. "You pay to pump energy in as and when is needed, and to keep pumping it in constantly isn't efficient. " Pointing to the effectiveness of timers, he explained, "Using a timer's best, because your thermostat is designed to turn your heating on and off to keep your home at the temperature you set it at.

So in general I'd stick with that..."Turned my heating on. Summer's officially over.", reports the Manchester Evening News.

There are some engineers who argue that keeping the heating on low with all the radiators on and the boiler down can work as it reduces condensation, which when the heating is turned off collects within the walls, and can help conduct heat outside the home. "Turned my heating on. Summer's officially over."

This means you lose heat more quickly and will use more energy as a result.

So if your house is prone to that you may want to think about it. "In essence, it's crucial to understand how your own home functions before making a decision.

However, generally speaking, it's less cost effective to leave your heating on all day so a timer will likely be the better option. So have you put your heating on yet?

Let us know in the comments section below.