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Why are people put heating on before putting on a hoodie/jumper

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stoow · 07/06/2025 06:55

Seen photos and posts with people saying that they have put on their heating on. Some photos have people wearing short sleeves! Just put on a hoodie, jumper or cardi! That costs nothing. Heating - varies depending on how big the home is, type of heating, efficiency etc.

I have not had my heating on since around Easter. My energy account is about £80 in credit.

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Poopeepoopee · 07/06/2025 07:12

I've often wondered the same thing.

You don't have to put on thermals and arctic trek type clothing! - just a jumper on top of your t-shirt. It's the first thing I do before putting the heating on. Body warmers are great too, not bulky at all.

JockyWilsonsaid · 07/06/2025 07:09

I put the heating on because I was cold, I'm an adult and can make that decision and I'm the one who pays the bills. I don't see why I should sit bundled up (I was already wearing a vest and a sweatshirt) when I can put the heating on for a couple of hours.

RampantIvy · 07/06/2025 07:06

I don't put my heating on. It comes on when the thermostat dips below 20 degrees regardless of the time of year. I wear jumpers when it is cold and have been wearing them for the last week.

However, I will not be a martyr to the cold and don't use a calendar to decide when the heating goes on. Thermostats are great inventions.

EleanorReally · 07/06/2025 07:00

it was cold last night but no way would i put the heating on in June

Summertimealready · 07/06/2025 06:59

Sorry I've not seen anything about this. Where are people putting their heating on?

My heating won't be going on until November at the earliest!