Financial guru Martin Lewis has issued a warning about the way we use heating in our homes and has given advice on how we could avoid large bills.
Some people think it's better to keep the heating on a low and steady setting to avoid hefty bills, but according to Martin, that's not the case.
Appearing on ITV's This Morning, the Money Saving Expert revealed how best to keep bills down during the winter months, reports the Manchester Evening News.
He said: "They say it’s better to only put the heating on when you need it.
"You pay to pump energy in as and when is needed, and to keep pumping it in constantly isn’t efficient."
Martin suggested the best way to heat the home is to use a timer.
"Using a timer's best, because your thermostat is designed to turn your heating on and off to keep you home at the temperature you set it at. So in general I'd stick with that," he explained.
The financial journalist continued: "There are some engineers who argue that keeping the heating on low with all the radiators on and the boiler down can work as it reduces condensation, which when the heating is turned off collects within the walls, and can help conduct heat outside the home - meaning you lose heat more quickly and so will lose heat more quickly and will use more energy as a result.
"So if your house is prone to that you may want to think about it."
