How do you keep your heating costs down?
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Winter has begun, it is cold outside. You want your home to stay warm, but heating costs a lot of money. In this article you will read simple tips to keep your heating (energy) costs down. This way you can save money and still keep your home nice and warm.
Tips for keeping your heating costs down
Smartly turn the heating on and not too high
Do not set your heating too hot. For example, a maximum of 19°C when you are at home is enough for comfort. Turn the heating down or off when you are sleeping or away (for example, around 15°C). Every degree lower can already save a lot on your heating costs. And wear a warm sweater or slippers when turning down the heating.
Only heat the rooms where you are
You do not need to make all rooms warm. Only heat the rooms where you are, such as living room and bedroom. Keep doors closed to rooms you are not in.
Make your home less cold with good insulation
Insulation is a good way to keep heat inside. Especially in winter, less energy is lost this way. When less heat leaves, you do not have to heat as much. Stick draft strips around your windows and doors that help against cold air. Radiator foil behind your heater allows heat back into the room. Keeping curtains closed at night helps keep heat in.
Use smart heating techniques
Smart thermostat: A smart thermostat learns when you are home and adjusts the heating automatically. This saves energy.
Program your heating: you can set the heating to be warm only when you wake up or come home. You can set your own times when the heating goes off or on.
Radiator fan saves energy
A radiator fan is a simple device that you attach under the radiator. The fans turn when the radiator gets hot. This causes the radiator to give off more heat to the room.
Small habits help too
Do not leave furniture in front of radiators, that way heat gets into the room better. Ventilate briefly and well when you have the heating off because this fresh air warms back up faster than humid air. Open curtains during the day to let in solar heat and close them again at night.
Consider alternatives and additional heat sources
If you want to be hot quickly without using extra gas, you can do the following:
Heat pillow or electric blanket: A warm blanket or pillow helps keep you warm, especially if you are sitting on a chair or lying in bed.
Run the heat stove: Only place it in the room where you are, so the whole house does not have to be warm.
Major measures (if you can manage them): More insulation in walls, roof or floor saves a lot of energy in the long run. Consider an energy scan of your home to see where heat is disappearing.
This is how you save on heating costs
You can save a lot of money by heating smartly. Do not set the heating too high and only heat the rooms where you are. Keep doors closed and prevent cold air from entering, for example with draft strips and curtains. Small habits, such as wearing warm clothes and ventilating briefly before turning on the heating, also help. This keeps your home warm and cosy, without high heating costs.