Is there such a thing as a thermostat limiter?

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Itsthemaybelline · 21/04/2022 16:16

Is there something we can do to limit the temperature my elderly parent sets the heating at? The house is sweltering and they will bankrupt themselves at this rate.

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MrsPelligrinoPetrichor · 21/04/2022 17:33

Are they unable to manage their own finances?

maddy68 · 21/04/2022 17:24

Wow
you want to tell them how hot they can have their house??

They are adults
Old people feel the cold more

Reallyreallyborednow · 21/04/2022 17:13

Surely it’s their choice? If they aren’t competent to manage the heating and the cost shouldn’t they be in some sort of assisted living?

can they afford it? Are they aware of the increased costs?

many elderly feel the cold and while it may be sweltering to you it may be different for them. Presumably if you are switching the thermostat down they are consciously switching it back up because they feel cold?

can the heating be switched off completely?

SockFluffInTheBath · 21/04/2022 17:08

Is it how they want it? Since MIL turned 80 their house is like the Bahamas 🤣

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Itsthemaybelline · 21/04/2022 17:07

Mumdiva99 · 21/04/2022 16:36

Would they agree to having something like hive put in? Then you could limit it remotely. (If your parents are anything like mine the answer to that would be 2 words with an off at the end.).....or could you get them smart meters so they can see the cost instantly when thr heating is on?

My inlaws like it hot....all I can think is they shut up all the other rooms so they are just heating 1 up.

No WiFi unfortunately.

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Itsthemaybelline · 21/04/2022 17:06

chisanunian · 21/04/2022 16:33

What temperature do they have it set at?

30!!

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Mumdiva99 · 21/04/2022 16:36

My inlaws like it hot....all I can think is they shut up all the other rooms so they are just heating 1 up.

chisanunian · 21/04/2022 16:33

What temperature do they have it set at?

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