Effective heating of your apartment in the cold months is not as obvious as it may seem. Many people struggle with… the problem of high heating fees and escaping heat. Often, despite hot radiators, the apartment is still cold. What are the most common causes of this state of affairs and how can they be remedied?
In winter, a common problem in many apartments and houses is heat leakage and therefore alarmingly high heating bills. Knowing the reasons why this happens is the key to improved thermal comfort and lower fees. Unfortunately, one of the most common causes is leaky insulation.
In this case, even new radiators turned up to maximum will not help, because heat quickly escapes through leaky windows, balcony doors or uninsulated walls. This is usually the main culprit of the cold in the apartment. The solution is, among other things replacing old seals in windows and doors or using foam tape.
Another cause of escaping heat may be problem with air circulation and ventilationbecause paradoxically, a too tight apartment is also not good and may cause a feeling of cold, despite warm radiators. The lack of proper air circulation causes heat is not distributed evenly throughout the rooms. In this matter, you should ensure that your apartment is aired regularly to ensure air exchange.
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However, technical aspects are not the only culprit behind the coldness in the apartment. Unfortunately, they are often the reason bad habits of household members. These often unconsciously contribute to heat loss or block its flow. This is the case, among others radiators being covered by furniture or heavy curtains.
In this case, even hot, because the warm air is retained, which significantly reduces the heating efficiency. When the heating season begins, you should always remember to rearrange the room appropriately move furniture and remove any obstacles to free movement. It’s also worth it at this time give up long and heavy curtainswhich “block” heat.
Moreover, a common mistake behind lower thermal comfort is: setting the wrong temperature. Turning up radiators to higher temperatures does not guarantee greater heat, on the contrary. Often this leads to dry air, which causes noticeable discomfort. Moreover, with the above-mentioned leakage, the heat will escape anyway, leaving only high housing costs. According to experts, the optimal temperature is to keep it between 20-21 degrees C during the day and 18-19 degrees C at night.
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