Efficient Heating Techniques

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  • Air leaks around windows and doors delay the heating of your home. Use weatherstrip or foam to prevent these leaks. 15-20% of the heat loss in buildings occurs through windows, and 17% through doors and air inlets.
  • On sunny winter days, open the curtains and let the sun fill the room.
  • Use short curtains that do not block the heat flow of the radiators. Using short curtains will prevent about 25% of the heat loss in the home.
  • In winter, avoid drying laundry in rooms as much as possible, and do not hang laundry in front of or on top of radiators so as not to block their heat flow.
  • Room temperature should be kept at 21°C in winter and 24°C in summer.
  • The heating system should be serviced regularly. This extends the life of the device and the installation, and your boiler works more efficiently and trouble-free.
  • Using a room thermostat together with the boiler ensures the desired comfort temperature is reached with the most efficient fuel consumption.

A Few Tips to Be Sure You Are Using Your Energy Efficiently Before Leaving Home:

  • Make sure there are no water leaks in the radiator connection pipes.
  • Lower your boiler setting during the times you will be away from home.
  • If you want the heat from the radiators to warm your room and not just the wall, place aluminium-foil-coated heat insulation panels behind the radiators to prevent heat loss.