A money expert has urged people to turn on their heating now - as it could save them some hefty fees in the winter months.
The advice may seem baffling and a waste given that we're seeing temperatures touching the middle of the 20Cs, but there is some logic.
The specialists at Boiler Central have chimed in with their advice and it all relates to potential repairs bills.
They explained that leaving a boiler off for months at a time could leave you with hefty repair bills in months to come.
Shutting off your boiler may result in it seize up and stopping hot water.
With the cost of living crisis continuing to worsen both in Ireland and the UK, people are trying to cut costs wherever they can, and this could be one area where your future self might thank you.
A spokesperson from Boiler Central told Edinburgh Live : "Most homeowners believe turning their boiler off as soon as summertime hits should be a given, but this is far from the case.
Turning your boiler off for long periods can cause more harm than good, which is why it is important to turn your heating on now and again.
"This will protect the internal workings of older and modern boiler and prevent them from seizing up. If you turn your boiler off at the beginning of May and don’t turn the central heating on again until the months of autumn, you may have trouble bringing your boiler completely back to life.
"This will affect appliances such as your central heating, hot water for your mains shower, and some washing machines that can take hot water from the boiler. In the worst-case scenario, parts may need to be replaced, which will cost both time and money – especially if you need to hire a central heating specialist for the job.”
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