Two reasons why your thermostat shouldn't be turned above certain temperature

With the cold weather setting in and energy bills rising, households will be faced with a difficult balancing act about how high they should turn their thermostat.

No one wants to live in a cold and damp home but the higher you crank up the heat, the more money you end up paying each month. However energy experts at Your NRG have issued the perfect temperature range you should keep in your home.

The company revealed that having your temperature set too low could "backfire by creating an environment suited to mould growth". In order to prevent mould growth, the experts recommend heating your home above 14C. But the ideal range would be between 18C to 20C.

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Explaining more, a Your NRG spokesperson said: "Keep your home’s thermostat over 14 degrees Celsius to prevent mould growth - a little higher in tiled rooms. Anything below this threshold will encourage damp to develop in your house, impacting your property and your well-being.

"Many homeowners think that leaving their heating on all day will create a warmer home, but this isn’t always the case. For optimal efficiency and mould prevention, set your boiler to activate only when warm water or heating is needed, and adjust to maintain the temperature you want.

"Small adjustments can lead to significant savings. By simply lowering your thermostat by one degree, households could save over £100 annually. Considering the potential impact on 17 million UK households, this adds up to a substantial £2 billion in potential savings.

"For a comfortable and energy-efficient winter, aim to keep your room temperature between 18 and 20 degrees Celsius. This range provides the ideal balance for both well-being and cost-effective heating."