Who wins the battle of the thermostat?

Couples argue about the temperature of the thermostat fortnightly on average, with women 32% more likely to get their own way^[1], according to new research.

Four in ten households (42%) fall out over the cost of the heating, with one in six (17%) arguing on a weekly basis, resulting in nearly nine billion arguments across the UK each year.

The research from Uswitch.com, the comparison and switching service, also revealed owning a smart meter has helped reduce the number of energy-related arguments for one in seven (15%) households, with 9% saying they argue “much less”.

Aston spoke to Elise Melville, energy expert at Uswitch.com & Katharine.

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