Heating season is fast approaching. This implies a substantial increase in our energy bills. Some are already down just thinking about buckle down. Fortunately, there are some smart ways to reduce your electricity costs. Yes, it is possible to have a comfortable temperature at home by saving on heating. The solution is usually in the optimal adjustment of the radiator. Here are some ways to have an ideal temperature at home.
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What is the ideal temperature in your house room by room when it is cold?
For your own health and that of household members, it is important to bet on an optimal temperature inside the house. Values that are too high risk negatively affecting your well-being and lead to many infections. However, when it is too cold at home, our blood pressure rises, because the body protects itself from the cold. Therefore, you tend to get more energy to heat up and may tire more quickly.
So what is the ideal temperature at home? The optimal value is assumed to be:
- In the bedrooms: the ADEME (Environment and Energy Management Agency) recommends a temperature of 16°C, which ensures a restful sleep and an awakening without fatigue. To prevent heat loss, remember to close the windows tightly. Ideally, the temperature in the child’s room should be 18°C. And the baby’s should not exceed 22°C. As for humidity, it should not exceed 50%.
- In the living room: in general, a temperature around 19°C is recommended. Both in the dining room and in the kitchen.
- In the bathroom: if you have to shower or bathe, it is best to set the temperature at 22°C.
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Set the temperature correctly to save money
In absolute terms, during the winter season our body works best when the temperature does not exceed 21°C. For comfort and better health, it should be around 18°C, especially in the bedroom. This will help you sleep better, while saving energy to reduce costs. In general, you can opt for 18°C in all rooms. Unless it really is too cold outside. But be careful, if there is a baby at home, the temperature should rise to 22°C.
NB : It is also necessary to make sure that the windows and doors are properly sealed. Otherwise, you risk losing up to 30% heat. This heat loss is a source of additional cost.
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Tips to keep the house warm in winter
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Stop the entry of cold and enjoy the sunny hours
As a complementary insulation measure to the heating of the house, weather stripping can be applied in the cracks. It is a silicone or rubber adhesive that is placed on windows and doors. With this simple trick, you can save up to 15% on consumption! On the other hand, as soon as the sun rises, take the opportunity to raise the blinds: this way you will heat the house more with natural light. Lower the blinds again once the sun goes down.
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Cover the coldest walls
Do you have north facing walls? It is normal for them to get cold frequently. The little trick to get around this problem: dress your wooden walls with, for example, shelves where you will place books or decorative objects. In the event that it is a wall with a window, it is enough to place a curtain, which will cover the entire surface and heat the place.
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Do not place furniture in front of radiators.
Important: if you want to make the most of the heat from your radiators, remember never to clutter them with furniture placed directly in front of them. Don’t hide them behind the curtains either. The idea is to give them enough space so that they can properly heat the room. Its radiation must correctly reach the floor, the wall and the surrounding furniture.
If you have holes or cracks in the floor, the cold will automatically seep through them. Sealing them properly will retain heat without increasing heating costs. So do not hesitate to install additional rugs to solve this problem, but also to make the living room even warmer. As a bonus, they add a nice friendly touch to the decor.
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