Cut your heating bills

Efficient and economical heating of your flat – how to do it?

In the autumn and winter months, heating a flat is a necessity. There are, however, proven ways to enjoy a warm home all winter and low bills at the same time. How can you achieve that? You will find out from today's article.

A warm flat is a great comfort. Many people complain about low temperatures indoors, especially in winter. Contrary to what you might think, the problem does not only affect old tenement buildings, which are hard to heat because of their large floor area. The second issue is the price of heating. Often, when we manage to achieve the temperature we prefer in the flat, it comes with high bills and an annual top-up payment. So is it possible to have warmth and low costs at the same time? It is, but you need to know how to heat the interior effectively. Here is some proven advice on how to do it.

Airtight windows and doors

This is the foundation of keeping the heat in your home. If part of it escapes through leaky windows and the front door, it is no wonder the flat is cold and the bills are high. In such a situation, fitting draught seals that prevent heat loss is an effective solution.

A short guide to airing

In winter you should air the flat regularly despite the low temperatures outside. Before you open the windows, however, turn down the radiators. If you do not, the radiators will sense the drop in temperature in the room and start working twice as hard, which will show up in the size of your bills. Let us also remember to air the flat briefly but intensively. Opening the windows for a few minutes is enough to replace the air completely without chilling the whole room.

Keep radiators uncovered

Radiators should not be covered by any radiator covers, net curtains or curtains. And they certainly should not be behind furniture. Blocking them hinders air circulation and makes it harder to warm up the room, while pushing up costs.

Bleed the radiators regularly

Bleeding may be necessary when radiators heat poorly and the rooms are cold. This simple procedure can be done yourself; you do not need to call in a professional. All you need to do, using a screwdriver, is to unscrew the valve on the side of the radiator and let the air out until hot water starts to come out.

Keep room doors closed

To heat particular rooms in the flat more effectively, it is worth keeping their doors closed. This way we prevent heat from escaping from one room to another.

Dress warmly

Sometimes it is better to dress more warmly indoors, for example in a jumper, than to turn the radiators up to the maximum. Even a difference of 1-2 degrees raises or lowers your bills. So leave short sleeves for the summer.

When should you turn the radiators off?

A proven way of cutting heating costs is to turn the radiators off in specific situations. Which ones? For example, at night in rooms where we do not sleep. It is worth stressing that the temperature in the bedroom should be lower than in the other rooms, about 17-18 degrees. It is also a good idea to turn the radiators off when we leave the house or go away.

Invest in a thermostat

A thermostat lets us keep the flat at the temperature we choose. Following the principle that every degree counts, we can save quite a lot. A thermostat in every room lets us set the heat level precisely and stops the radiators from working harder than necessary.