Heating

2009. 03. 06.

Whatever type of heating you have, efficiency can be improved by insulating your doors and windows. Appropriate insulation can save up to 30-40% in heating costs.

Install thermostat(s) to ensure an appropriate temperature! By setting the thermostat only one degree lower (e.g. 19°C instead of 20°C), you can cut your heating bill by 5-7%. Turn off the heating or at least set it to minimum when you leave your home for several days. This applies even when you leave for work because a pleasant temperature can be also maintained during the day by setting radiators to minimum. When ventilating, open the windows fully but only for short time; this way you can prevent the walls from cooling down! It saves energy because you don’t need to reheat walls to the recommended 19 degrees. Forget about "leaving windows open all morning because there isn’t enough air"!

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