People aged 45 to 64-years-old are more likely not to turn the heating when the temperature drops.
Millions of UK households are at risk of becoming ill because they are not switching on their heating when it is cold, a consumer watchdog has warned. A Which? survey of 4,000 people found high energy bills had led to almost nine in 10 households trying to cut back on their energy usage, while nearly half said they had not turned their heating on when it was cold last winter.
The findings come as Ofgem is set to announce its latest price cap for bills from October on Friday, with forecasts predicting it will drop to around £1,925 for an average household on a standard tariff with typical usage. The survey suggests that half of households on less than £20,000 are not turning the heating on when it is cold compared to a third of households with annual incomes of more than £80,000 .
More than half of consumers reported wearing extra layers at home, four in 10 said they were using the oven less, and a third were cutting the number of baths or length of showers they took. Which? is also calling on energy companies to do "all they can" to support their customers, including ensuring their customer services are fit for purpose, prioritising traditional prepayment customers in smart meter rollouts and taking steps to ensure customers can clearly understand any changes to their bills.
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