An expert has revealed the exact date it will be safe to switch off your heating this year and bring down hefty energy bills. Experts agree that the best day to do this is when the clocks go forward, which this year will fall on March 30.
Ricky Sharma, director of leading trades training experts Engineering Real Results , said: “High energy costs continue to place a huge strain on household finances across the UK, so many of us are keenly awaiting the end of the colder months.
“However, it’s important not to jump the gun as switching the heating off too early can leave your home vulnerable to damage such as mould and damp. While the exact date is a decision for each family, it’s usually safe to do so on the day the clocks go forward to mark the arrival of British Summer Time.
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“That means we have another while to wait until the end of March so we can save some welcome cash on energy bills while staying nice and cosy at home.” Sunday, March 30 2025 will herald the arrival of daylight saving time, which this year will last until Sunday, October 26.
For households wanting to reduce their energy bills before the brighter evenings arrive, Mr Sharma suggests a few different methods. Mr Sharma added: “Homes can face a range of problems if they’re not kept warm enough, from damp and mould to frozen pipes.
“It means being miserly with the heating can prove a false economy if it leads to damage that can be costly to fix. The good news is that at this time of year the temperatures are creeping up slowly, and it will soon be safe to switch off the boiler for a few months.
“It might be a good compromise to reduce the temperature of your thermostat by 1C each week until it’s time to switch it off completely. Research has shown reducing the thermostat by even 1C can reduce your heating bill by 10 percent or more, which can make a huge difference to household finances.”