An expert also had radiator and thermostat tips to share as energy bills continue to rise

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A heating expert has shared the exact date you should turn your heating off this month, as energy bills continue to rise.

With spring just around the corner and the weather gradually beginning to turn warmer, many of us may be reaching for the off button sooner than we expect.

Jordan Chance, a heating expert from PlumbNation, said: "With the cost of living rising across the country, including higher energy price caps, many Brits will be feeling the financial squeeze.

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"Although there is no single temperature at which you should turn your heating off, many aim for the time when clocks go forward, which this year falls on March 27.

"While many may be waiting for the temperature to change, there’s no specific temperature at which you should be turning off your heating, as it will depend on how well insulated your home is.

"Well insulated homes will retain their heat even when temperatures are low into the early spring, but every home will be different. It is also important to note that leaving your heating on low all day does not reduce your heating bills.

"Having the heating on only as and when you need it, is the best way to save energy. Using a thermostat with a timer offers a simple and speedy solution to controlling your heating effectively."

Mr Chance also shared several money-saving tips, as reported by the Liverpool Echo, from upgrading your thermostat to bleeding your radiators.

If your radiators aren’t in your weekly cleaning routine, then it’s time to add them. A buildup of dust can affect your health, allergies and your heating bill.

Layers of dust in your radiator can prevent heat from escaping effectively, meaning your radiators will have to work harder to warm your room.

Your thermostat controls your home’s temperature by communicating with your boiler. Thermostats, particularly in older homes with older heating systems, can degrade over time. Such degradation can lead to delays in your boiler switching on, or your home being heated at much higher temperatures than required.

Upgrading your thermostat could provide for greater accuracy in thermostat to boiler communication, preventing energy from being wasted, and saving you money.

Bleeding your radiator is essential in preventing the efficiency of your radiator from decreasing, as a result of air entering your heating system.

The quickest way to check if air has entered your heating system is to turn your central heating on and feel your radiator.

If the radiator is warm at the bottom but cold at the top this is generally a sign that air is present.

If your boiler is ageing and has seen better days, there’s a strong chance it won’t be working as efficiently as it once was.

Defective boilers can increase your heating bill massively as they will need to work significantly harder to bring your home up to the desired temperature.

PlumbNation suggests that you get your boiler serviced every 12 months (preferably before the winter season), to ensure that your boiler is running efficiently and safely.