efficient heating
Having efficient heating in our home is essential to save a lot of money throughout the winter, it is not only very important to insulate our house correctly, but also to use heating systems that are as efficient as possible. It is also very interesting to try to give a certain “intelligence” to the heating that you have, and that it is not always on even when we are not at home.
use a thermostat
Having a thermostat will help us maintain a correct temperature automatically. The lack of this device entails being aware of the temperature control, something that requires us to calibrate it manually and that can cause inefficient consumption of heating.
In addition, with smart thermostats you can schedule the on and off so that it starts at the times you choose. This will help you save money in the long run, as it will only maintain the temperature when necessary.
Activate the radiators from your smartphone
A good way to save on electricity consumption is to purchase radiators and towel rails that have integrated control panels that allow us to activate them through our smartphone.
This is a good alternative to thermostats, since they will perform the same function, even improving them thanks to the new functions that some applications incorporate, such as Wi-Fi connectivity.
Replace old radiators and towel rails
We currently have a wide range of electric towel rails and radiators that offer us reduced consumption. Replacing the old ones with one of these new models that carry the ECO energy saving label will not only help us reduce electricity consumption, but will also improve quality and well-being in our home.
Something very important that you must take into account is that today there are models with WiFi to automate the heating of our home. Before you buy, make sure they have it.
Save with these basic tips
If you want to have additional savings on heating, here are some basic tips that you should keep in mind to save as much as possible.
Insulation of windows and doors
If we take into account that 25% of the heat loss in a house is directly related to the type of insulation in the windows, the first thing to save on spending is to have elements such as insulating glass or automatic shutters that seal the entrance and air vent.
Although it may involve a higher initial investment, in the long run it will mean that our heating devices have to work less to maintain a pleasant temperature inside the home. By having to spend less time heating the house, this will translate into lower consumption.
Ventilate the house for the time strictly necessary
Something that may seem like a platitude, but that, nevertheless, we tend to overlook is ventilation. Exceeding the time that we keep our windows or doors open can mean that the heat escapes, that the temperature inside our room drops and, consequently, having to increase the heating work time to reach a temperature again. pleasant.
We must bear in mind that ventilation is important, but without going overboard, especially in winter with temperatures close to 0ºC.
Do not cover radiators
One of the most common practices in winter, and one that goes unnoticed, is the use of radiators to heat clothes or place a piece of furniture too close. These simple gestures may be causing our electricity bill to rise because we are blocking the air outlet and preventing it from circulating efficiently through the room. In this way, we will not only be making the time in which the house heats up increase, but also the heating will increase its power to reach the temperature that we have set.
Sometimes simple gestures like the ones we have told you about can reduce your electricity bill considerably. Actions that will take little time and that will help us enjoy a warm home in winter without having to invest a lot of time in applying them.
