News JVTech Turn the heating off or down: What to do when you’re not at home?
Reasonable energy consumption is essential this winter, especially for economic reasons. But what to do when you’re not at home? Should I turn off the heating or just turn it down? Here’s the answer to that tricky question.
Heating is not only becoming more and more expensive due to the rise in the price of gas, heating oil or electricity, excessive use of this third energy source could also lead to load shedding in certain regions of France. If you are at home, it is advisable not to exceed 19°C and therefore set the thermostat accordingly.
Should I turn off the heating when I’m gone?
The answer to this question divides experts: Some believe that an empty apartment should not be heatedand that even if the heating can consume a few more minutes when it is switched on again, this additional consumption is compensated by the savings in the remaining time. For others it is better to leave the heating on but turn it down to continue heating, but less.
But the opinion that seems to unite most experts today is the one that consists of adapting to the insulation of your home
On the other hand, If your home is poorly insulated, heat will escape quickly, even if you heat it : in order to, If you close the radiators completely, freezing cold can set in very quicklythat can have negative effects on your home, including plants, furniture, books and some electronics.
the heating on and the window open, that’s a big no!
Turning off the heating completely is not a good idea
A distinction must also be made between an absence of a few hours and an absence of several days. For short-term absence, for shopping or even during work, You can reduce the heating to reach a temperature of around 15 °C.
If you are going away for several days, you can turn the heating down further without turning it off completely. Put your radiators in antifreeze mode to keep the temperature between 8 and 12°C in the different rooms your accommodation. This protects your home and limits the risk of moisture penetrating: This is all the more important in poorly insulated apartments. Also, make sure the ventilation systems are working properly.
The connected thermostat, the ideal solution?
In these times and if your accommodation and budget allows, It can be interesting to equip yourself with a connected thermostat. With this type of device, you can monitor the temperature of your home in real time, wherever you are. It also allows lowering or raising locally or remotely, or adjusting the temperature to specific time slots.
Today there are models adapted to the different boilers on the market and even to electric radiators. This solution generally represents a reasonable investment that allows for significant savings over time. A ready-to-use solution to effectively control the temperature in your home.
