Who doesn’t like to stay by the fire or near the radiator in winter? Its soft and comforting heat allows you to fully enjoy the moment. Unfortunately, it is not always easy to maintain this atmosphere within your home. Then we give you a tip that could make all the difference!
You can increase the heating in your house, but nothing can be done! You keep shaking all day. So, you only have one wish: to find a quick solution to put an end to this ordeal. The first thing to do is look for those responsible for this discomfort. So all you have to do is take the right steps to stay warm this winter. Here is a track that may interest you.
Why doesn’t the heat from the heating stay in the house?
The heating is on, but you still feel a small draft flowing through your living room? This probably indicates that your house is poorly insulated or that your room is poorly distributed. Be aware that heat from the radiator can travel through the main openings in your home and cause temperature fluctuations. In fact, window and door frames that are not perfectly sealed cause air leaks and therefore heat loss. To remedy this, all you have to do is seal these openings with a bit of putty. Remember to remove any residue from the previous insulation to ensure best results. Then locate any holes in the window frames by striking a match or lighter. If the flame is alive, this indicates the presence of a hole or crack. For better insulation, you can also use self-adhesive window seals. It is a simple adhesive tape, foam or rubber, easy to install on the window frame.
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Your house is well insulated!
As you will have understood, to keep the heat of the radiator inside a room, precautions must be taken regarding insulation. If you keep doors, windows, and blinds closed, you can keep some heat inside your home. But, did you know that there is another material that is perfectly suited to your needs?
Protect your windows with a thermal curtain! The trick to stay warm in winter
Opening the curtains. source: spm
Do thermal curtains speak to you? These form a true thermal barrier against the winter cold. They are made of different materials with insulating power such as cotton, wool, PVC or Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET). Its function ? Insulate your home to keep heat in for longer. In addition, they limit temperature variations within a room and energy losses. However, the thermal curtain will not work better than double glazing! The two can be combined to keep you warm all winter long. If you install it on ordinary glazing, you will immediately feel its effect. The principle is simple:
All you have to do is install a rod and hang your curtain on it. It will take care of insulating your house from the cold, as well as being an excellent investment!
did you know With a few simple gestures or equipment that costs next to nothing, you can efficiently heat your interior while maintaining a good interior temperature. Here is a selection of practical ideas!
Heat the room to a comfortable temperature
Adjust the radiator temperature. source: spm
To keep warm in a room, choose an optimal temperature. Of course, the temperature of your bedroom cannot be similar to that of your living room. So to reduce your energy consumption by 7% while enjoying a good indoor environment, ADEME (French Environment and Energy Management Agency) recommends keeping the room temperature at 17°C, 17 to 22°C in the bathroom and 16° to 19°C in the living room.
Post reflective signs.
The second trick to retain heat from the heater is to use reflective panels. How does it really work? Installed on the back of the radiators, these plates reflect the heat towards the space to be heated. These are sold in stores or can be professionally installed. Another handy tip: put aluminum foil behind your radiator. Thus, the wall of the room will not be able to absorb by itself the heat given off by the appliance. This will spread all over the room!
Close the blinds at night to stay warm all day!
Another good tip to conserve the heat emitted by the heating is to close the blinds at night so as not to get cold. This daily gesture is effective to counteract the winter cold. In fact, the closed blinds will prevent the heat produced by the heating from escaping through the windows. Thus, your room will retain all its warmth day and night!
Keep the doors of your house closed
Close the door before leaving. source: spm
Looking for another solution to keep your heater warm? Know that simply keeping the doors to a room closed will help keep it warm. Whether you’re inside the room or not, you won’t give hot air a chance to escape or cold air to get in. In addition, the air will no longer circulate throughout the house. Guaranteed energy savings!
Move furniture away from cold walls
The exterior walls just like the interior walls of the house tend to be colder in winter. In fact, this temperature penetrates the walls and infiltrates the furniture that is placed in the room. To conserve the heat produced by your heating system, always keep a distance between walls and furniture. This is because furniture placed near cold walls absorbs the cold and can cause heat loss and reduce heating efficiency.
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Ventilate your interior!
Open window. source: spm
The ventilation of your interior is as important as all the aforementioned gestures. However, there is no need to leave the windows open for long hours. To ventilate your home well, you only need to open them several times a day for 5 to 10 minutes. In this way, the environment will be healthier inside the room. Another advantage: the indoor air is renewed and the heat produced by the heating is retained!
And there you go. With all these handy tips, your home will stay warm throughout the winter season!
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