Most experts recommend keeping indoor temperatures somewhere between 18 and 20 degrees Celsius for comfort and well-being. Naturally, the ideal temperature can vary slightly from one person to another, as someone may prefer warmer spaces during the day and colder spaces to sleep at night, for example. Besides, there are many other factors to consider, such as someone’s age, activity levels, and general health.
Regardless of your preferences when it comes to how warm your home should be, there’s no denying that maintaining a fairly consistent temperature matters more than many homeowners realise. Ultimately, a home that’s too cold tends to feel damp. On the other hand, overheated spaces lead to poor sleep, dry air, and even headaches (without mentioning high energy bills).
But nowadays, the heating technology makes it easier to create a balanced indoor environment.
Your Boiler Affects Your Home Comfort
Did you know that most temperature problems begin with the heating system itself? Many British households still have older boilers, which struggle to maintain consistent temperatures. Especially during the colder months of the year. It’s not uncommon to have great disparities between rooms, which is uncomfortable.
As the weather is getting warmer, now is the best time to consider upgrading to a modern combi boiler. Indeed, this can make a significant difference, as these boilers heat water on demand rather than having to store large volumes of hot water in a separate tank. It allows them to respond quickly to changing heating needs, while fitting in the usually small British home.
Using The Thermostat SMARTLY
Smart thermostats are popular because they remove the guesswork when managing home heating. You don’t need to manually turn the heating up or down throughout the day. Plus, you can also create schedules.
But you want to improve your smart thermostat use. For a start, one of the most common mistakes is to place the thermostat in the wrong part of the home, say in the same room as the boiler. Typically in the UK, this tends to be the utility room, and this is one of the coldest and least lived-in rooms in your home. Why would you place a thermostat there?
Another mistake that many UK households are still making: Why are you still using just one thermostat? The home has multiple rooms, and more importantly, multiple temperature needs. Ultimately, bedrooms tend to be a little cooler, so you can sleep more comfortably. Comparatively, the lounge needs to be warmer as it’s the heart of the home and where you socialise.
Stay Consistent with a Smart Home Hub
Let’s be realistic. If you have multiple thermostats and multiple temperature requirements throughout the home, you’d have a lot to gain from a smart home hub that manages everything automatically.
The system can adjust heating based on occupancy, time of the day, outdoor weather conditions, or any other sensor-related data. Additionally, you can also use an app for ad hoc changes, such as if you suddenly realise that you may come home later or earlier than expected.
The bottom line, maintaining the right indoor temperature is less about making your houser as warm as possible and more about creating a balanced indoor environment that works for your comfort levels.
