Are home heating costs on the rise? 3 super simple tricks to cut your bills this winter

Winter promises to be harsh, but bills don't necessarily have to be very high to keep us warm

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Winter promises to be harsh, but it does not necessarily mean that bills have to be very high

Meteorologists predict that this winter will be colder than we are used to, and that temperatures will drop to new records. This will inevitably force us to keep the radiators on for many hours a day. At the same time, we are witnessing the increase in gas prices on the bill. So what can we do to stay warm without at the same time squandering our wealth to keep the heating system running? Here are some useful tricks to be able to save energy but not be cold - not only our wallet, but also the environment will thank us!

Index

Seals air leaks

Having drafts in the house will allow the heated air of the apartment to fly out, and the cold air from outside to enter the apartment, forcing us to keep the temperature of our radiators higher. To avoid this, we first check for any leaks near windows and balconies. We can test it by bringing a lighted candle close to the window: if the flame moves (or even goes out) then it means that there is a draft of air that needs to be plugged. If possible, we invest in the purchase of windows with double glazing and rubber sealing gaskets, which will best isolate the air in our home. But also pay attention to attics and cellars, since most of the air leaks occur in these environments: in this case, we can avail ourselves of the help of professionals, who can seal the joints with expandable foam, silicone or with small interventions in masonry.

Make good use of your thermostat (or change it)

Let's make sure that our thermostat is working correctly and, on the coldest days, let's adjust it to a temperature of about 21 ° C during the day and about 18 ° C during the night: this will allow us to save energy, while keeping the house warm. all day. As we have already seen, in fact, keeping the radiators turned on to a minimum during the coldest days allows you to save more energy than turning them on for a few hours but at maximum power.

We can also invest in the purchase of a latest generation thermostat (or "smart" thermostat), which is able to acquire our habits - the time we sleep, how much time we spend at home, how long we are away during the day and so on - and regulate the ignition and temperature of the radiators as best as possible, so as to make them work only when they are really needed. Alternatively, there are also Bluetooth thermostats that can be controlled via a mobile app for greater awareness of energy consumption and costs.

Invest in a plaid

Before rushing to turn on the radiators, let's check what we're wearing and maybe add a few layers. Often, especially at home, we are dressed a little too light for the temperatures outside - perhaps because we want to be more comfortable and because too many layers of fabric prevent us from moving. But why don't we put on another sweater or a pair of heavier socks before turning on the heating? This might really be enough to make us feel a little warmer. Or, if we are sitting at the desk to work or study, we can safely use a plaid to rest on the knees or shoulders to feel less cold.

Even a boiling tea or herbal tea can help to warm us: the hot liquid, once passed through the throat, will spread its heat throughout the body, giving us a pleasant sensation of warmth. If we also add a few drops of lemon or orange juice and a teaspoon of honey to our herbal tea, we will have created a natural and effective remedy against seasonal ailments - seeing is believing!

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