Keeping the heating off this winter could cost Brits more than they expect
With energy prices stopping us from turning the heating on, one industry expert warns that the nation’s health is at risk
The UK is in the midst of a cost-of-living crisis, with energy price hikes making everyone think twice about boiling the kettle and using the oven. From turning appliances off and keeping doors shut, we are all having to think differently, and as it gets colder, this includes not putting the heating on.
But one industry expert thinks the wellbeing of the nation is at severe risk if we keep cold this winter, potentially creating a huge treatment burden on the NHS.
The CEO of Fischer, which manufacturer sustainable electric heating solutions, has highlighted the huge issues that we are likely to face this winter if we have not heated our homes.
Keith Bastian comments: “The World Health Organisation recommends keeping rooms heated to a minimum temperature of 18 degrees to keep both the home healthy, and to also keep those who live in them healthy too. By not having the heating on at all, the health of millions of people across the UK is being put at risk.”
So, when so many of us are trying to keep bills lower this winter, why should we be considering turning the heating on?
If a home’s temperature drops to below 13 degrees centigrade, there is an increased chance that that the following health issues will be triggered:
Increased blood pressure
Common colds and Flu
Heart attacks
Pneumonia
Chilblains
Asthma and breathing problems
Depression
So what is the solution to preventing these issues? Fischer recommend keeping the heating on in those rooms that are most widely used, whilst keeping temperatures lower in those areas of the home that are used less frequently. Close curtains earlier in the evening to encourage heat to stay in rooms, and not escape through glass, and invest in old fashioned draught excluders if there are gaps at the bottom of doors.
Managing heat is key, so check your thermostat throughout the day to make sure temperatures are not dropping too low, lowering heat where necessary, and using timers to turn heaters and other appliances off, such as lamps.
Electricity is a sustainable energy source and provides 100% heating efficiency when using room by room control.
Keith Bastian from Fischer concludes: “Above all this winter, the health and wellbeing of the UK population should be everyone’s priority, so we need to heat our homes effectively and efficiently to manage this. By using heat sensibly to ensure our wellbeing we will reduce the burden on the NHS.”
Fischer’s range of HeatCore electric radiators offer room-by-room functionality giving homeowners the option to heat just the rooms they need to, which can help to reduce energy use – something on the top of everyone’s minds this autumn and winter.
To help homeowners, Fischer is giving away a free Fischer HeatCore radiator every month during the winter. Find out more and view the Ts and Cs via https://fischerfutureheat.com/terms-conditions/.
For more information on the Fischer range click https://fischerfutureheat.com/
