To limit your energy bill in winter, it is possible to reduce the power of your heating, but also to bet on other tips.
The winter is likely to be harsh on the side of the heating bill. The prices of different energies – electricity, gas, fuel oil and even wood – have been rising sharply for several months. In addition, the treaty shield supposed to protect the French from this inflation will certainly be renewed in 2023, but with all the same a 15% increase in prices. However, even in a 100% electric installation, supposed to be the least expensiveheating accounts for nearly 50% of energy consumption.
To avoid seeing the bill fly away, it is advisable to show sobriety, by limiting the maximum temperature for example. But we can also bet on other reflexes or tricks to maximize the heat in the house at a lower costor even avoid letting it escape through the window.
Insulation by all means
The heat loss is indeed the main opponent of your energy savings. The first way to combat this is to invest in better quality windows or doors if yours are old. The insulation of the roof and walls plays a huge role. But all these operations have a significant cost despite state aid. Failing this, it is advisable to redo the joints or block the air with a bead. Close the curtains (ideally thermal insulating curtains), shutters or blinds as soon as night falls. You can also install thermal reflectors behind your radiators so that the heat is returned to the room rather than to the wall.
Adjusting your radiator to full power to heat a room quickly is a mistake. In addition to being energy-intensive, it is inefficient. Instead, focus on proper maintenance of your boiler and radiators. Finally, before raising the thermostat by one degree, which ultimately has little effect, start by putting on a sweater.