The heating system can be essential by extreme cold period.Many ask the question of whether it must be left permanently if you want to save money and lighten the electricity or gas bill.Professional specialists respond and give advice for optimal consumption.
Summary
What is the time necessary to keep the heat of a house while combining comfort and economy?Continuous lit heating: a more economical solution?Should we leave the heating upside down?How to combine thermal comfort and energy savings?When to turn on your heating?When to stop heating?Good use of heating allows lower electricity consumption and therefore savings on your bills.
What is the time necessary to keep the heat of a house while combining comfort and economy?
To reduce the energy consumption of electric radiators and ensure good heat diffusion, it is often thought that it is better to leave the heating constantly on to keep the heat in the room and avoid having to warm up constantly and increase its consumptionenergy, whose prices can climb especially in winter.But if a heating lit all day can be very energy -consuming, it is nonetheless true for the bill which can quickly explode.It is however possible to avoid overconsumption and to save considerable savings with simple gestures which will allow you to heat a room at a lower cost.
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Continuous lit heating: a more economical solution?
According to British energy experts, lighting a radiator by adjusting the thermostat at low temperature does not necessarily allow constant heat in the room by optimizing its energy consumption.Experts explain that many consumers are wrong that a constantly lit radiator allows better energy performance and energy saving.If this idea is partially false, it is nevertheless possible to lighten its electricity bills in winter.
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Should we leave the heating upside down?
The answer to this question is not so obvious.Some prefer to leave the heating on even in the event of absence, claiming that they will be as much energy to warm up the room again.Indeed, in the absence of good thermal insulation, the space will tend to lose its heat faster by thermal bridges, that is to say by all the spaces facilitating the exchange between the interior andexterior such as door socks, roof or simple glazing.In this case, it will actually take a lot of time and energy to reheat the room again.Even in the event of prolonged absence, it is recommended to lower the radiator thermostat to 16 ° rather than extinguishing it completely.
On the other hand, if the accommodation is well isolated, it is quite possible to turn off the heating in case of absence during the day or at night at bedtime, or in the event of prolonged absence.Note also that good insulation is measured by your feelings in the room, the energy label (Energy performance diagnosis), or even at the age of your accommodation.
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How to combine thermal comfort and energy savings?
The watchword is simple: use your heating in moderation.If you notice that your device is not efficient, it may be necessary to purge your radiator before winter.You can also invest in reflective panels that you will put behind the heating, or even ensure the maintenance of your device by serving and regular emptying of your heating system.It is estimated that good maintenance saves up to 10% of your energy bill.
If it is important to set up habits to reduce your energy consumption, it is because this budget constitutes a considerable expenditure in your finances during the season.This will also allow you to reduce your energy fingerprint on the environment by issuing less polluting gas.
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When to turn on your heating?
Cold periods generally extend between October 15 and April 15, but these dates vary a lot between regions.If it is therefore not possible to determine with precision when turning on your heating, it is advisable to monitor the room temperature using a thermometer in order to act accordingly.Indeed, it is estimated that a sufficient temperature in the accommodation is between 17 ° and 19 °.So it is up to monitor the right time to turn on the heating and enjoy a certain thermal comfort at home.Let us also remember that rooms such as the kitchen or the dining room should not exceed the temperature of 19 degrees to optimize energy.According to the National Sleep Institute, the maximum temperature of the bedrooms would be 18 ° C to promote natural regulation of the body and cause sleep naturally.The only parts that can be 20 degrees are the bathroom.
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When to stop heating?
To diffuse heat at home without consuming a lot of energy, habits are to be taken.The Ecological Transition Agency recommends reducing the temperature when you leave your home at the rate of two less degrees in order to save on its electricity bill.Indeed, according to the supplier of total energy energy, "each degree above 20 ° C represents 7 % more on your energy consumption".
Also be sure to turn it off during prolonged absences such as holidays or weekends.Technological innovations today allow heating to control the thermostat on its smartphone remotely and thus better control its needs and level of consumption.
Thus, with these small habits, you can optimize your energy consumption for thermal comfort at home.
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