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Thermostat at 18 degrees

290 replies

SmileEachDay · 19/02/2025 19:21

My sister is telling me I’m a freak - but any hotter is awful, surely?

YABU - team sister
YANBU - me and the correct answer

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Crazybaby123 · 19/02/2025 21:08

23 to 24 constantly since november. I hate being even a tiny bit cold. If I can't walk around the house in a summer dress and no socks then it is not warm enough.

Gonners · 19/02/2025 21:08

It has always seemed strange to me that in summer, 18 out of doors is warm ... but in winter, indoors, it's cold. At least, that's my perception of temperatures!

Bournetilly · 19/02/2025 21:08

Mines set to 20 but will turn it up to 25 during the day at times.

RampantIvy · 19/02/2025 21:07

You are going to get the competitive under-heaters though who are "roasting" at 12c.

There are a few upthread. I think they are bears really Grin

AgnesX · 19/02/2025 21:07

I prefer 20c. At 18c my hands are like ice blocks.

Hortonhearsawhat · 19/02/2025 21:07

Ours is set to 18 and occasionally I'll boost to 20/21, any higher is too hot. Currently thermostat is reading 19 and I've not boosted it, so I assume we have good insulation.

godmum56 · 19/02/2025 21:06

SmileEachDay · 19/02/2025 20:59

But what about the glorious getting cold then snuggling in the toasty warm bed?

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That is NOT glorious

CerealPosterHere · 19/02/2025 21:06

Mine is on 20 and I sleep with 3x 16 tog duvets on me. Not joking.

stargirl1701 · 19/02/2025 21:06

21 in the evening and for one hour in the morning.

Not on during the day or overnight.

ReignOfError · 19/02/2025 21:05

Mine is 18 for an hour in the morning, 16 all day, 18 again for two hours in the evening, and off all night, plus I keep a window open in all the bedrooms and the bathroom all the time.

I have jumpers, heated blankets, and Oodies, but rarely need them. My husband, who is in his late 70s, does occasionally wear an Oodie, and he sleeps in pyjamas these days.

So you are absolutely not being ureasonable.

HPFA · 19/02/2025 21:03

VimesandhisCardboardBoots · 19/02/2025 19:44

Depends entirely on the house and where the thermostat is located. Our new build feels stifling if it's any higher than 17, but our old house needed to be 21 to feel pleasant.

I agree with this.

Ours is set at 16/17 depending on the day but the thermostat is in the coldest part of the house so that means the bedrooms are perfectly warm.

UndermyShoeJoe · 19/02/2025 21:03

FlowerUser · 19/02/2025 20:46

And if it gets colder overnight your pipes can freeze then burst, causing flooding. Cheaper to heat to at least 10C than need an emergency plumber.

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My in-laws are away for the next two weeks they have shut their whole system down 😬

ServantsGonnaServe · 19/02/2025 21:02

We have a range of temps (new build so already warm)

18C in the day
22C for 30 mins before bed
15C overnight.

pointythings · 19/02/2025 21:02

It varies wildly and it really depends on your health. Mine is set at 17.5, we wear layers and use blankets when sitting still. And also cats.

As long as the house doesn't get damp, it's fine.

Scottishskifun · 19/02/2025 21:02

I'm with you OP our house is set to 17 for mornings and evenings with DCs room at 18 and no heating overnight (DCs room exempt but we have hive system so easy to regulate).

I'm not menopausal either I just prefer to layer up or cosy under a blanket.

wickerlady · 19/02/2025 21:02

My house doesn't go below 18.5 (it's well insulated). When it gets to 18.5 the heating is on!

Vettrianofan · 19/02/2025 21:01

SmileEachDay · 19/02/2025 20:59

But what about the glorious getting cold then snuggling in the toasty warm bed?

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No, I just need to feel warm!

Vettrianofan · 19/02/2025 21:00

We had problems with the boiler recently where it wasn't on at night and it was awful. Was lying wide awake because it was frozen.

Givemestrength1000 · 19/02/2025 21:00

Mine is on 23. Perfect and toasty. I cannot stand being cold!

TwoBlueFish · 19/02/2025 21:00

18 during the day and 14 over night. Will put it up to 19 in the evening if it’s a bit chilly and we’re watching TV.

Spanielsaremad · 19/02/2025 20:59

I'm with you op. I hate heating on and happily WFH all day in 12 degrees. I put the heating on when everyone else comes home for the day. It goes on at 17.5, that feels very hot and stuffy to me.

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SmileEachDay · 19/02/2025 20:59

Vettrianofan · 19/02/2025 20:57

I have heating on at night or I can't sleep as its bloody freezing 😫

But what about the glorious getting cold then snuggling in the toasty warm bed?

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SnoozingFox · 19/02/2025 20:59

We have ours set at 20 which is perfect for us. 18 while working from home = too cold. I obviously wear jumpers and socks but I am not wrapping myself in a blanket to work.

You are going to get the competitive under-heaters though who are "roasting" at 12c.

AngryBird6122 · 19/02/2025 20:57

We have ours at 20.5 all the time. Have tried to go lower but it just sets off DS asthma!

Vettrianofan · 19/02/2025 20:57

I have heating on at night or I can't sleep as its bloody freezing 😫

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