ali-s Posted October 9, 2011 Share Posted October 9, 2011 Got up this morning to find someone had switched off the bathroom storage heater I am all for putting on extra layers of clothing and wear thermal underwear in the winter but I can't shower in my clothes, or maybe he wants me to and save on laundry powder and the energy used to get my clothes clean. Brrr, poor you. I don't mind a cold bedroom but I have to have a warm bathroom and a warm, fluffy towel! Annoyingly it has been milder today so bathroom heat hasn't been necessary but it was chilly in there at 5 am this morning. I suffer with Raynaulds (sp?) in my hands which can be very painful so I need to keep warm, OH doesn't seem to understand this Even on a warm summers day my hands can suddenly go white and numb. My GP has told me I must keep myself warm. It has turned cooler now and I am refusing to light the stove or the open fire even though my fingers are at the moment purple, soon they will turn white. After supper I am taking myself off to bed with a hot water bottle, a book and a sneaky bar of chocolate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shirl Posted October 9, 2011 Share Posted October 9, 2011 It has turned cooler now and I am refusing to light the stove or the open fire even though my fingers are at the moment purple, soon they will turn white. After supper I am taking myself off to bed with a hot water bottle, a book and a sneaky bar of chocolate Now that sounds a lovely way to keep warm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken Licken Posted October 9, 2011 Share Posted October 9, 2011 17 degrees on the outside thermometer here - Heating off (but I did have it on for an hour last night as I was so chilly!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angie Posted October 10, 2011 Share Posted October 10, 2011 I am doing a heating test ATM, had to bleed two radiators upsatairs, my yorkies have just snuggled up in their bed in the kitchen which is next to the radiator , surley it isn't that cold today 17c out . i can't see me leaving the heating on for an hour it is quite warm already , just the cloakroom radiator to check every where else is fine , boiler clicking on nicely.....time to turn it off ...35 min test . Roll on the cold stuff now i'm ready.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted October 10, 2011 Share Posted October 10, 2011 We lit the woodburner on friday evening and over the weekend, but I was a bit too warm by the time I went to bed last night. The trouble is that here it is quite mild at the moment but the air is very damp, so we need the stove lit to kepp the damp at bay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keyhole kate Posted October 10, 2011 Share Posted October 10, 2011 Heating I am I am still wearing shorts and T shirts okay I know I am at That age but still no heating on here YD has not as yet complained that penguins have been spotted on the landing outside her bedroom either No slankets or blankets in this household. Our house is predominantly made of wood and we had replacement windows fitted with solar glass as our windows are huge but we do face south which is a bonus when we lived in a trad brick house we constantly noticed the change in temp from room to room something we don't get in this house. No duvet here yet I still have the summer throw on too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 Nope, still too warm for heating. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatieB Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 (edited) Our solid fuel Rayburn has gone on today which means we will now sweat for a few days.(we live in a very rural windy location so when it first gets lit the cleanliness of the system means it just runs away with itself until an ash bed has developed) The fact I have put it on probably means that the weather will now change and we'll have some more nice weather. That is what usually happens when I go to the trouble of cleaning it out and firing it up I was in two minds whether to put it on as it is relatively mild out but as someone mentioned above its the damp in the air that I dont like because nothing dries and the windows get misty otherwise... so it had to go on. On the plus side the oil used to heat our water will now be turned off and DH is secretly hoping that it means I'll wear less clothes Edited October 13, 2011 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scarlettohara Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 Me ! I finally have a boiler (not had one since June) up and running as from last night - just switched the heating on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 Aren't you hot? I'm sat here in a t shirt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 It was a balmy 18 here today,and forecast for the same over the weekend.....our heating is well & truly off,but the woodpile is growing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redhotchick Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 I have the timer set for the heating to come on for an hour in the morning, I hate to get out the shower when the room is cold. I'm surprised myself that I haven't had the heating on in the evenings, I'm usually so nesh. I can remember some bitterly cold Octobers here, near Liverpool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 It was so stuffy and warm in the house last night, I opened all of the windows this morning to cool it down. It has been a bit cooler today, but haven't lit the fire since the weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pips_pekins Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 Last few mornings mine has clicked on. It is difficult enough getting up in the dark without it being cold as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 LOvely bright morning, 6deg and no heating Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sammiboo Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 we have an automatic thermostat. its set at a certain temp and as soon as the house drops below that temp the heating kicks in. so not sure when it has kicked in. i think i will put the leccy blanket on when i change the bed sheets, also OH bought me a fluffy blanket couple of years ago to save on heating bills Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 I just add a wool blanket or take the cat to bed when it's cold; I don't much like sleeping in a hot room, so the window is always open. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 I hate sleeping in a warm room, we always have the top window open in our bedroom, there is something lovely about getting into an icy bed and gradually warming up. I have not enjoyed the nights this week they have been too warm. Cold nights next week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squiffs Posted October 15, 2011 Share Posted October 15, 2011 Boiler was serviced today so it was on whilst he tested it. My F+E tank is overfilling I think, I keep getting a perpetual drip which is very irritating and makes the back door very hazardous when the cold sets in, he's testing it and coming back next week, just to see, even though I'm absolutely certain that's what it is, can't understand why he wouldn't just renew the washer or ballcock. Bloomin' central heating. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 I think tonight is the night, I have a friend coming to stay tomorrow and I don't want her to feel that the house is cold. I have never held out this long before, I've been helped by the very mild weather of course; I've had the woodburner lit in the evenings sometimes, and gone to bed with a hot water bottle, but NO heating! Last night was the first time that I felt really chilly, and I think the forecast is for rain and cooler temperatures this weekend. It will only be going on for an hour morning and evening for now, and I'll see how I get on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 We've had it on for half an hour morning and evening on the odd day recently. I light the stove when I get in for the evening so it isn't needed then anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chortle Chook Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 I really feel the cold. I've had the heating on in the evenings (from 8.00pm) for quite some time now and have just started to ramp up to heating on from 4-6 in the afternoon too. Next ramp up will be heating from 12.00 to 14.00 as well. Then there will be the ski socks over my normal socks and fingerless gloves (yes I wear them as I work ). After that it will be blanket over duvet, then dressing gown on in bed and bed socks and finally, dogs on the bed. I have an hottle all year round except when daytime temperatures reach 30c +. I have even been known to sit with my feet in the gas oven Think the gas and electricity companies lurve me . . . but I have not yet tried a hat in bed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali-s Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 I switched the storage and panel heaters on on 7th October. They were switched off on the 9th by he who shall remain nameless. To be honest I haven't noticed it being cold, I think I must be getting used to cooler temperatures. The stove has been lit in the evenings for about a week, I haven't lit the kitchen fire as it is just not needed. I haven't even shivered in the shower. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyclonetog Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 Our boiler has been condemned, cheapest quote for a new boiler so far is £2560, so that's not being done anytime soon... Heating has been off since March, we do have a real fire in the lounge though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
migsy Posted November 3, 2011 Author Share Posted November 3, 2011 Cyclonetog - I had a boiler installed for cash for £1500 - it was a good one too - Worcester 29 or something. I used a local plumber who was, of course, properly registered to do gas. It is worth shopping around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
