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Pensioners urged to keep their homes heated to this 'ideal temperature'

Experts warned British households to tailor heating by age to cut bills and protect health as searches for the ‘ideal home temperature’ rose 182% from last year.
Many households follow a simple rule of heating to 23-25°C, which experts say wastes money and causes health issues like dry skin and disturbed sleep.
Adults under 50 should maintain homes at 18°C during the day and sleep around 15-16°C, experts say, to save energy and protect health.
Dave Raval, LoftZone CEO, advised fitting thermostatic radiator valves , while Martin Lewis' MoneySavingExpert highlighted a £10 gadget that saves around £40 annually.
Neil Mckenzie, home safety expert at Halton Stairlifts, said: "Most people are heating their homes incorrectly for their age bracket, which on one side can lead to health issues and on the other, unnecessarily high energy bills.

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