Britain’s secret heaters revealed

Households across Britain are erupting in arguments over the heating, research by MoneySuperMarket has found, with a third of Brits (29 per cent) admitting to arguing with, or being irritated by the people they live with over the thermostat.

The reason for the nation’s heating wars boils down to cost, with 44 per cent of those who have argued about warming the home admitting that it’s down to the charges they face on their energy bills.

Secret Heaters

A quarter (26 per cent) of Brits own up to adjusting the heating in their homes without consulting who they live with. However, they aren’t the stealthiest bunch, with 63 per cent of those who’ve sneakily turned up the thermostat admitting that they’ve been caught in the act – 37 per cent of those being women. Men are the more incognito of the bunch with just a tenth being caught out; however 29 per cent of males will deny ever touching the thermostat compared to only a tenth of women who won’t fess up.

Finally, despite being a nation of secret heaters, over half of Brits claim that they would rather put on extra clothing than put the heating on.

Stephen Murray, Energy Expert at MoneySuperMarket says: “With a quarter of Brits admitting to arguing about the heating of their home, it’s unsurprising to hear that the main cause for concern lies in the cost. As we approach the winter months, these arguments will no doubt become more frequent.

“The fact that over half of Brits claim that they’d rather put on extra clothing than succumb to putting the heating on and endure high costs, shows the nation is still concerned with the price they pay for their energy. Avoiding the heating and adding extra layers can obviously bring down bills, but it is also crucial consumers take steps to ensure they aren’t overpaying for their energy. Using a comparison tool allows you to compare the best tariff for you, households using MoneySuperMarket can save up to £184 by doing so.”