Warm house without heating
These life hacks will help save energy
In winter, many people forget to bleed their heating.
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So that the heating does not run at maximum in times of energy crisis, here are five simple life hacks for every household.
If you want to get by without heating for a while due to the current high costs, you can use a few lifehacks in the household to keep the apartment warm. Because heating consumes the most energy in the cold season. These simple tricks have already helped many.
Seal windows properly
Well sealed windows are the be-all and end-all when it comes to saving energy. If you want to test this on yourself, you can do this with a lit tea light or a piece of paper. If the light flickers badly when driving along the window frame or if the paper can be easily pulled out of the frame, you should help with sealing again.
Sometimes it is enough to replace the old silicone seals with new ones. Important: Pay attention to the right size when buying. Alternatively, conventional craft clay can also help. Simply place this between the window frame and window sash and close the window.
A must-have in times of energy crisis are also drafts. Stylish or simple examples are also available online. It is best to place these in front of the apartment door and the balcony door.
Bleed the heater
If the heating stays cold after switching on, it is usually necessary to bleed it. To do this, first switch off the circulation pump and turn off the radiator. Then place a container under the vent valve before opening it with the vent key. Then let the air escape. When the heating water comes out, the venting process is complete.
leave the oven door open
Simple but effective. If you bake rolls in the oven for breakfast or prepare a meal in the evening, you can simply leave the oven door open afterwards. This allows the warm air to escape and the kitchen to be comfortably warm.
Bake the buns on the toaster
However, you save significantly more energy by not even switching on the oven. Alternatively, rolls can also be baked on a toaster, which uses significantly less electricity.
Dry towel in the dryer
Tumble dryers are the ultimate power guzzlers. However, many do not want to do without the luxury. Our tip: Simply add a dry towel to the wet laundry, which also absorbs the moisture. This reduces the drying time.