ArabiaWeather - If you feel shivering when you open your monthly utility bills, and perhaps your home is very cold, and despite that, you may pay more than you should to heat it, and whether you suffer from excessive coldness in the house, or from excessive heating costs, you can now take some simple steps. To improve the situation without requiring major, expensive changes.
These procedures are not necessarily huge projects, such as adding insulation to the roof or replacing windows, as you can save these steps for the future. They are techniques that are easy to implement and do not cost much. Some of them can be implemented in an afternoon on the weekend, while others require little time and do not require To purchase additional materials, it requires a simple change here and there, and many of these procedures can be done at a cost that is much lower than the amount you expect in mind. Below we first look at the simple procedures, then we move towards more specialized techniques, but they are still easy to implement. To improve the energy efficiency of your home and save money.
Install a programmable thermostat to save on energy bills. You can preset temperatures for different periods of the day, which helps improve energy efficiency. It is preferable to leave the temperature settings on the minimum while sleeping or when no one is home, and increase them at other times. This measure could result in saving between 10 and 20 percent of the heating and cooling bill.
As for installing the regulator, follow the manufacturer’s instructions and remove the connecting wires from the old regulator, then connect them to the new regulator. It is preferable that this process be under the supervision of a professional, but it can generally be carried out with self-effort.
Reduce the use of open fireplaces during the winter season, as these fires waste large amounts of hot air. Install glass doors to the fireplace to prevent heat loss after the heater is turned off.
To improve the distribution of hot air in rooms, it is preferable to change the direction of ceiling fans and use them at low speed. It is also preferable to move furniture away from the ventilation openings to facilitate air flow. Stop air leakage through doors and windows, and close the door when it is not needed.
These simple steps can help improve your home's comfort and save energy at a low cost.
Reminder: Always be sure to follow proper safety instructions when installing or modifying heating and cooling systems.
Using a set of heavy curtains can have a positive effect on the heating of your home, as these curtains can block cold air waves, and you can open them when the sun shines to let heat in and close them when the sun goes down to prevent heat loss.
Carpets and upholstery contribute effectively to conserving heat inside the home, as these materials reduce heat loss through the floor, and their texture is generally warmer than wood or tiles, creating a surface that provides additional warmth when walking on it.
Cooking is not only an activity that gets you moving, it can also be an effective way to heat your home. When you use the oven to prepare food, you get the warmth it creates as well as the comfort that comes with eating a hot, delicious meal.
Choose to prepare meals such as cookies or pies. The oven dehumidifies the air and warms the kitchen, making it a warm place during the cooking process. Once finished, you can enjoy a delicious meal and open the oven door to allow some heat to circulate throughout the house. It is preferable to operate the oven for a short period, such as 10 to 20 minutes , to avoid wasting energy.
Avoid cooking that produces large amounts of steam, as this increases the humidity level in the air, making the home more humid. Reducing the level of humidity in the air during the winter contributes to a better feeling of warmth, and dry air also works to provide a greater feeling of heat. Thus, you can turn the house into a warm environment without wasting a lot of energy.
The amount of heat you lose is through the surface, as warm air flows upward, while cool air flows downward. Therefore, maintain the effective thermal insulation of the surface to reduce this loss.
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