Heating at night: should it be switched off or simply turned down?

Contrary to what many believe, completely turning off the heating can lead to:

1. Increased energy consumption upon restarting:
When the house is completely cold, the boiler or radiators must operate at full power in the morning to raise the temperature.
As a result, the savings made overnight are often negated upon waking.

2. Increased humidity in the home.
A cool home promotes:

Condensation,
mold,
wall deterioration
, and humid air are more difficult and expensive to heat.

3. Thermal discomfort that is dangerous to health.
According to the recommendations of the World Health Organization, the indoor temperature should not fall below 16°C, particularly for:

The elderly
, children,
and vulnerable individuals:
How much can you actually save by lowering the heating at night?
Experts agree on a simple figure:

Lowering the temperature by 1°C results in approximately 7% energy savings.

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