Cold air

[Jollj]

Hi all just wondering,I never have my heating on in the bedroom during the night,although Windows are newly double glazed it can get cold during the night,as cold air is a problem could this be having an effect as I sometimes wake up with blocked nose,headache,dry throat in the lead up to the inevitable chest infection.

[Dedalus]

Good question - have been wondering about this myself, so look forward to any replies you get x

[Lyd12]

I have my radiators on in The bedroom overnight during the coldest part of the year, and my electric blanket, but then I am 83! I find if the heating stays on the house keeps a more even temperature and doesn't take half the day to warm up again.

[gingermusic]

I do not leave my heating on overnight but am never cold during the night, I have read though that if suffering a lung condition to keep the windows closed on cold nights as the cold air is not good for our lungs but I do sometimes have mine open, just the small storm window.

[O2Trees]

Generally the recommendations Ive read on medical sites are daytime: 20-22, and nighttime not below 18, though some say 19-20.

The thinking seems to be that we need the temperature to be as even as possible and while you need a bit less at night, it definitely shouldn't be a big drop from daytime.

[Mollie01]

HI Jollj I too don't like the heating on in the bedroom but after having a really bad chest infection at Christmas was told by my Nurse Specialist to keep the house warm just a little cooler in the bedroom. And I can honestly say I slept much better less coughing and it did seem to help. Take care Mollie xx

[Jollj]

Thanks for the comments and advice, think it might be time to give it a try with a little heating, I will also talk to my nurse on my next visit in a month's time.

[jabber]

We've had our heating on constant for the last couple of months, since it got so very cold before Christmas. We have done this in previous winters too and I don't think it makes a big difference to our heating bills. The thermostat keeps things under control and as the house never gets cold we're not using a lot of energy getting it back up to a comfortable temperature. For us it's easier to leave the heating on anyway rather than work out optimum times for switching off and on, as I'm a night owl and husband is an early bird. The other big advantage is visiting the loo at night is not an arctic experience!

It's a personal thing of course, but if you're waking up feeling unwell I'd certainly try having some heating on. I wouldn't like a stuffy room, but as the whole house is warm I leave the bedroom door open which stops that.

Hope you soon find you're waking up feeling really well after a good night's sleep.

[Nitap]

Hi there, I have always had my heating on 24/7 and the heating bill is not so bad as an example I pay direct debit and works out £88 per month and I am always in credit so it works out for the summer months !! I cannot be cold so my home is always warm - I dont like heated bedroom so I turn it off although my ensuite is great especially in night ! I must add that my house is very big 4 beds etc. I was told by a very good heating man it is better for 24/7 and the boiler is not constantly chugging out love to all xxx

[Trudy2995 in reply to Nitap]

Is that just for the heating or the whole bills please?

We are on dual fuel (leccy and gas) And because I have been unable to work at mo as waiting for 3x cadg, I'm at home most of the time, but try not to have the heating on much as they have upped my direct debits again from £117 to £135 a month!

[Nitap in reply to Nitap]

Hi Trudy yes it is for gas use eg boiler central heating and hot water ! I am on dual fuel too so electric is about £90 but we use a lot you do not worry about the bill doing DD I budget accordingly each month Btw I am on oxygen 24/7 and have two Oxygen size of a suitcase one upstairs one downstairs so that’s electrical as well. I have the machines fully serviced three times ?? a year and good BOC and I get a cheque to help out. Not a lot last one was £25, not a lot but it helps. Keep well and warm Trudy and all xxx

[Jollj]

Thanks again to all who have replied,I don't do much have a problem keeping warm during the night,it's the breathing in cold air,I don't know enough about the possible effects of this as my nurse and GP seem very conservative with information.

[janice01]

Good question....

I leave our bedroom windows ajar but curtains are pulled in front of window. Heating goes off at midnight and comes on again 7a.m

Been interesting to see what others have to say.