5 tips to survive energy-efficiently this winter!

Are you also looking for a way to live energy efficiently in winter? Then be sure to read our 5 handy tips for getting through the winter!

However, there are ways to economize and significantly reduce your home's energy consumption. Of course, the cheapest energy is the energy you don't use! Read below for some handy and useful tips to enjoy all the warmth and coziness this winter, without fretting every time about those ridiculously high energy bills.

So what's the easiest way to live energy efficiently in the winter? That's a heating system tailored to your needs that ensures your unit doesn't have to run all day to reach the desired temperature. By thinking carefully about when you want it to be nice and warm, you provide the desired comfort in your home while also saving on energy consumption! This is what a programmable heater can do for you. This technology provides an easy way to control the temperature according to your presence. Not sure what temperature is best (and when)? Then be sure to read on & live energy efficiently in the winter!

Half an hour before you get up let the heating warm up to 21°C. When you leave afterwards, 15 minutes before you leave you let the temperature drop again to 16°C. Half an hour before you get home let the temperature rise again to 21°C, until the moment you go back to sleep. Then you may drop the temperature to 16°C, since you will be nice and warm under your blanket anyway.

Going on vacation for a long time? Then be sure to turn the temperature down to 14°C, there's no one home anyway 😉! Every time you turn the heating back 1°C, your energy consumption drops by 7%! So a small adjustment that can save a lot of money.

It is certainly not necessary to heat your home to gigantic high temperatures to comfortably get through the winter. In fact, it is better to maintain a moderate temperature so you can save on heating costs that way. For those who find it feasible, it is best to live with one degree less. This will save a whole lot of money! On an annual basis, 1°C less can save €168.

Don't forget, the sun is your free heat and light! By opening your curtains on sunny winter and fall days, the need for light and warmth immediately goes down, as the sun takes on part of that function. And, of course, it also has a good effect on our mood. Take full advantage of free heat and light. This way you can heat your home in the winter in an energy-efficient way.

Be sure to close the curtains back afterwards when it begins to get darker and colder. Curtains can serve as an extra layer of insulation over your windows to keep the heat in at night. Also pay close attention to gaps in your curtains to make sure no, or as little, cold air can get in.

A well-maintained appliance ensures optimum efficiency. Certain appliances require almost annual maintenance by a true professional. A simple example: a burner that is not properly adjusted can consume up to 20% more than one that is properly maintained. Annual maintenance of your installations is therefore not an unnecessary luxury.