Heating bill: reduce it by 10% with a simple technique costing less than €3

Winter is on its way, and your heating bill is already too high. The good news is that simple adjustments and targeted appliances can help. Here are some practical tips to help you gain comfort, without stress.

Lower costs without sacrificing comfort

Start with the set temperature in living areas. At 19°C, comfort remains good, while costs fall. Lowering the temperature by one degree reduces consumption by around -7%. So your heating bill follows the same trend, without sacrificing comfort.

Schedule your heating times according to the rhythms of the household. In addition, insulate at night and close the doors of cold rooms. A well-chosen auxiliary heater only heats where you live. As a result, your heating bill stays under control, even in the evening.

Air leaks are expensive, especially in damp, windy weather. Install gaskets and heavy curtains on windows. Ventilate briefly, then close again to limit energy loss. This simple mix reduces heating bills and improves air quality.

“Precise tuning and good caulking can lighten heating bills.”

Quick gestures and smart settings

Bleed the radiators, and the heat circulates better and faster. This means less work for the boiler or appliance, and lower heating bills. Check door seals, as micro-leaks increase costs. Finally, program short, targeted periods in occupied rooms.

At night, keep rooms between 16 and 17°C. In the morning, use the timer to start the system a little earlier. Also, close unoccupied rooms, and turn off the auxiliary heating if you’re going out. That way, your heating bill won’t skyrocket during cold spells.

• Set the living room temperature to 19 °C
• Caulk doors and windows to block draughts
• Purge and dust heat emitters
• Program short, useful heating periods
• Choosing an efficient auxiliary that’s right for the room

Which auxiliary heater for which situation?

Rowenta – Heat Stripe BE8310F0 fan heater. Electric auxiliary heater with 5 temperature levels, price €39.99; discreet format for an office or sitting area. So it targets a precise area and helps keep heating bills in check.

Philips – HP8100/01 fan heater. Electric auxiliary heater with 2 temperature levels, price €14.99; a simple option for occasional use. What’s more, its low purchase price limits the initial investment.

Silvercrest (Lidl) – SSTH 2000 B1 fan heater. 2,000 W unit, price €19.99; useful for quickly warming up a small room. As a result, a short session is all you need to keep your heating bill under control.

Duronic – FH03 fan heater. Power 2,000 W, price €29.99; compact size, practical handle. Also, rapid heat-up for quick returns home.

Ceramic heaters: responsiveness and safety

Rowenta – Ceramic radiator SO6510F0. 2,000 W auxiliary heater, price €59.99; thermostat and reinforced safety. So you can heat the right area quickly and keep your heating bill down.

Duronic – HD12 ceramic radiator. Power 2,000 W, price €44.99; oscillation and formats suitable for small surfaces. In short, a good ally on cold mornings.

Trotec – TCH 23 E ceramic radiator. 2,000 W unit, price €54.99; easy to adjust and stable on the floor. However, keep a safe distance and ventilate regularly.

Oil-bath radiators: inertia and silence

DeLonghi – TRRS 1220 oil-bath electric radiator. 1,200 W electric radiator, price €55.90; inertia diffuses gentle heat for a long time. So it prolongs the comfort effect while smoothing the heating bill.

Silvercrest (Lidl) – SLF 2000 A1 oil-bath radiator. 2,000 W electric radiator, price €39.99; mechanical castors and thermostat. Also suitable for medium-sized living rooms.

Rowenta – RAH 3512 oil-bath radiator. 1,200 W electric radiator, price €69.99; vertical format, handle and cord storage. As a result, targeted evening use avoids boosting the whole heating bill.

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