- The heating season in Poland begins when the outside temperature drops below 10°C for three days.
- In blocks of flats, the manager decides whether to start heating, and the residents heat each other’s apartments without being exempt from paying fees.
- There are simple tricks, such as using aluminum foil behind a radiator, that can increase heating efficiency.
- Avoid common mistakes like covering radiators with furniture or opening windows to keep in the heat and cut your bills.
in Poland there are no rigidly established time limits. According to applicable regulations, it begins when outdoor temperatures drop to 10 degrees Celsius and remain at a similar level for 3 days. Residents of single-family houses decide for themselves when to start heating. The situation is slightly different in blocks of flats, where such decisions are made by the manager. In the case of apartment blocks, it is worth being aware that heating the apartment is not entirely an individual matter. Residents heat each other’s apartments. You cannot completely turn off the radiators in your apartment and count on your neighbors to warm you up. According to the regulation of the Minister of Infrastructure on technical conditions in rooms intended for permanent stay of people without outerwear (applies to both apartments and offices), the temperature must be at least 20 degrees Celsius. It is worth remembering that according to applicable regulations, even completely turning off the heaters in the apartment will not exempt us from paying fees. Heating bills in Poland consist of two parts. The first is a fixed fee calculated according to the square footage, and the second is the actual costs depending on heat consumption.
A simple trick that will heat up your apartment. Just a few zlotys is enough
The heat in rooms is influenced not only by: The behavior of household members can also make the house feel warmer or colder. Experts warn every year not to block radiators with furniture. In this way, we lose heat while its consumption remains constant. There are also ways to maximize the use of radiators. One such method is ordinary aluminum foil. All you need to do is prepare a piece of cardboard and stick aluminum foil on it, with its shiny side facing out. Then you put the whole thing behind the radiator. Aluminum foil reflects heat into the room and acts as a thermal mirror.
The most common mistakes when heating an apartment
It often happens that we cool the rooms ourselves, even though . In this way, we lose heat, exposing ourselves to constantly high bills. The most common mistake is open or unfortunate windows above radiators. If the radiator is turned on, avoid heat loss through the windows. Also avoid blocking radiators with furniture and heavy curtains. In this way, the heat will not be distributed properly to the room.
Many people realize that a lot of heat is lost through irregular cleaning of the radiator. Before the heating season, wash your radiators thoroughly. Dirt and a layer of dust can block heat.
