Smart Thermostats

About this episode

<p>Can Smart Thermostats save you money on energy bills?</p><p>Temperatures are falling and conversations are already turning to whether or not the heating has been turned on! Although energy prices have come down a little since last year, the withdrawal of universal Government support to alleviate the cost could mean bills stay high for a lot of people. </p><p>Listener Wendy is already doing a lot to save money (having listened to a previous Sliced Bread episode on Portable Heaters - check it out on BBC Sounds!) but she's keen to know if the addition of a Smart Thermostat might make even more of a difference. </p><p>Are they as clever as they claim to be when it comes to controlling the heating in your home?</p><p>If you’ve seen an ad, trend or fad relating to another consumer product and wonder if there’s any evidence to back up a claim, then email us: sliced.bread@bbc.co.uk or you can send a voice note to our WhatsApp number: 07543 306807</p><p>PRESENTER: Greg Foot PRODUCER: Simon Hoban</p>