To accommodate for the cooler season, many people turn on the heat. With people looking to conserve energy and save some cash, especially if you are not working at the moment due to Covid19, many people are considering many options. A common recommendation is to lower your thermostat one degree. There is curiosity if one degree can really make a difference and today, we at Air Supply Air Conditioning & Heating would like to offer our expert opinion on the matter. It is common for people to maintain their central heating at 68 degrees Fahrenheit. However, just one degree lower could save them money and help us reach climate change targets. There is quite a bit in the differences one degree can make.
Home Heating Usage
One of the biggest contributors to carbon emissions and higher energy bills are higher temperatures in the home. It would be a good idea to think about the impact of your home heating usage especially as many of us may be staying inside more, though it is important to keep warm over the winter. Consider any empty rooms in the house, if you left the heating on during the warmer parts of the day, and if simply wearing a light jacket or using a blanket is sufficient.
Adding Insulation
Insulate your hot water tank, if it isn’t already, top tips include ensuring your loft insulation is in good order and to reduce heat loss and prevent cold air from entering the house as well as ensuring you have double glazing and draught proofing installed. If you are good with DIY, some of these can be quite easy jobs to do yourself. During this second lockdown, you may have some extra time. Before it gets even colder, make sure to tackle the issues soon.
Installation of Boiler Heating Controls
If you have a boiler, consider fitting thermostatic radiator valves in the event your radiators have traditional valves. This allows you to set a higher temperature set in rooms with higher occupation, like living rooms. There are many options to help you set a different temperature in rooms where you spend less time. By learning your patterns and movements and can adjust the heating accordingly, you can reduce your heating bills.
How to Keep Warm in Winter
– Even in a chilly house, use an electric blanket to relax comfortably.
– Sip warm drinks, such as cocoa, tea and coffee.
– To offer you a little extra heat where you need it, find an energy efficient space heater you can easily move from room to room. Just never leave them on and unattended!
– Wear sweaters, slippers and even winter hats indoors to dress warmly.
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Where that one degree can make a difference, you can compensate with additional help to help you stay warm. If your central heating is not operating efficiently, call in the professionals of Air Supply Air Conditioning & Heating and let our certified technicians provide high quality maintenance, repair, installation, or replacement services.