Many of us have pulled on an extra layer this week to stay cosy during the cold snap – and some of us may have even been tempted to put our heating on at home. But, is it too early to crank up the thermostat? And are there cheaper ways to keep our homes warm right now? Is September too early to turn the heating on? “Whilst there isn’t an optimum time to switch heating on, once temperatures are below 15°C, often around October or November, it is best to turn the heating on as we feel the chill more,” recommends Jess Steele, heating technology expert at BestHeating. “By the end of the month, eve…