I take it your system is what we call a “wet system” i.e. water based.
Given that it is the system works best and fastest with the circulating pump operating which forces water through the heating radiators. Without the pump going it will rely upon pure convection currents which will work albeit a lot slower.
The short answer to your last question is YES it will cost more to heat without the pump working.
Hope this helps.
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