These are the bad habits that make you waste energy when you turn on the radiators

These are the bad habits that make you waste energy when you turn on the radiators

These habits we don't pay much attention to can make a real difference and save us a lot of money at the end of the month

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Low temperatures force us to keep the radiators on for many hours a day - to the detriment of our wallets, which are increasingly "lightened"





Certainly the increases in energy prices, established since the beginning of this year, play a role in turning bills into real sting, but our responsible behavior can amortize the high costs of energy and the need for keep the radiators on longer than usual. Here are some habits to avoid to avoid the risk of having to pay an exaggerated bill at the end of the month.

(Read also: Radiators: how much does it cost to keep them on?)

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Use heaters to dry clothes

Cold, humidity and rain do not allow us to dry our laundry quickly - with the unpleasant consequence that it will have an unpleasant musty smell due to a partial or too long drying process. Using radiators to dry our clothes faster might seem like a winning trick, but beware: it represents a large energy expenditure that we will pay for in a salty way.

Having clothes in front of the radiators prevents them from working properly and being efficient. We will perceive less heat and will be tempted to increase the temperature of the thermostat, consequently consuming more energy.

Block the radiator

Curtains, armchairs, cabinets or other furniture act as an impediment to the spread of heat: in the same way as linen, the presence of these physical impediments will also lead us to increase the temperature of the thermostat to make us perceive the heat better, with a consequent waste of energy. and money.

Turn on all the radiators together

If you are alone in a large house, turning on all the heaters in the apartment can be a real waste of energy - especially if you spend a lot of time in one room (maximum two). In this case, adjusting the temperature of each radiator according to our needs can make a difference in the bill.



Most radiators are equipped with a knob that acts as a thermostat and regulates the temperature of the appliance. According to experts, the ideal would be to choose a temperature of 21 ° C for the room in which we find ourselves and a temperature of 18 ° C for the other rooms and the corridor: in this way we will not be affected by too strong a thermal shock when passing from one room to another.

Do not have the radiators at maximum efficiency

If, touching with the hand, we notice that there are some points where the heater appears cold, it means that it is not working well and that it is making us waste only energy. The cause of this malfunction is usually the presence of air in the radiator pipes, which prevents the boiling water from the boiler from flowing and heating the room. HERE we explain how to remove excess air from the radiator elements in an easy way.


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