Are you looking for ways to lower your energy bills? You’re right: since the cold is wowing the tip of your nose and the budget for heating is skyrocketing, therefore, it’s time to save money. Do you know that even with a heater on you can achieve this? Here is some crucial information on the matter.
66% of the energy expenditure of French homes is used for heating. Bills are skyrocketing and with the energy crisis, he’s not ready to stop. And although many actions are possible to heat cheaper, in this article our attention will be focused primarily on the most important item of expense – the radiator.
If it is not electric, a radiator works connected to a hot water circulation system. The boiler is responsible for maintaining the temperature of the circulating water; It is equipped with a pump that allows the circulation and regulation of the correct pressure in the system. The water heats the metal, which, by the principle of heat conduction, then diffuses this famous heat that is so beneficial.
You have already thought and even applied many tricks; You have let the sun into your house, you have ensured the insulation of windows and doors, you have informed the whole family about important points: everyone is motivated. On the equipment side, the boiler has been revised, it is not modern, but it still holds up; Did you bleed the radiators before winter began so that the water circulates perfectly, without hope? In this case, an outside look is essential and allows you to find other solutions that you would not have come up with on your own.
Save energy with the heater on. source: spm
There remains the means of regulating the heat. The house should be reasonably heated. This is where thermostats come in; It is a case that you will have taken care to place in the right place and that consists of regulating the temperature of the entire home. Perhaps it would be smarter to switch to the programmable room thermostat. For just one hundred euros (or even less), installing it yourself, you can regulate the temperature of your home according to your needs.. It all depends if it is the first days of the week or the weekend. For ideal comfort, 19 to 20°C is the right temperature to heat a room, generally, while sleeping or away for a short time, a temperature of 16 to 17°C is more than enough, advises ADEME. . Verdict: You can gain a lot by investing in this device.
The room thermostat will work much better if the radiator is equipped with a Thermostatic valve. This switch controls the amount of water flowing through the system and reacts to ambient temperature, so the boiler will have less effort to provide, and the total bill will be reduced accordingly. As a result, you will be able to save energy in a very smooth way, these can vary between 10 to 25%.
Thermostatic valve for more economical heating. source: spm
An economic trick with the radiator to heat less expensive
You can think of amplifying the diffusion of heat by placing an aluminum foil behind your radiator. Ideal solution, because for a few cents and about ten minutes per radiator, you will be able to heat very quickly in a less expensive way. You will also facilitate the action of your radiator, closing the curtains that darken certain rooms, including the blinds, especially on bad weather days.
Installation of an insulating film behind the radiator. source: spm
As you can see, even on a radiator it can be regulated, optimized and efficient. In this way, you participate in the ecological transition of your home.
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