–8 Tips to Keep Your Home Warm through Winter (And minimise bill shock!)
Over winter, the days become shorter and temperatures begin to drop. Those who live in colder parts of Australia tend to rely on heating products throughout the whole year, but most Australians are more afraid of the expense of heating bills more than they are of the cold.
We are here to help with some tricks to boost your heating system efficiency at home. These tips will help you to lower your heating bills while increasing your comfort at home.
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How to boost your heating system efficiency
1. Make the most of your curtains and blinds
During the day, let the sunlight (and the natural warmth it brings) in, particularly in your south-facing windows. At sundown, close the curtains and blinds so the windows are better insulated and you can stop heat loss through them. It is estimated that between 10-25% of a house heat is lost through the windows.
2. Decrease your thermostat by a few degrees
Adjusting the temperature down slightly in winter will help the unit save energy and save you money. Hitachi offers a 7-day programmable thermostat allowing you to adjust the temperature for different times of the day.
3. Close the doors of rooms that aren't being used
This will prevent warm air from escaping into these rooms, including body heat from the occupied areas. You'll want to keep heat within the room you are in.
4. Seal any air leaks
Find where the air leaks are at your home and then seal them with silicone caulking, insulating foam or weather-stripping for the windows and doors. It will also help you to reduce noise.
5. Help heat float without obstacles
Make sure that there aren't any large pieces of furniture or objects right in front of your heating system, blocking the warm airflow. Air needs to circulate freely, so rearrange everything in the room if necessary.
6. Make use of carpets & rugs for indoor flooring
Carpets will isolate your feet from the cold in the ground. In a bathroom, instead of wool carpets, you can use natural fibre (such as jute or sisal) carpets on the floor.
7. Vacuum indoors regularly
This will keep dust around the home to a minimum, keeping your filters cleaner for longer.
8. Maintain the right level of moisture
This might sound counterintuitive, but it is essential to keep the right level of moisture in the air. During winter months, the air tends to be drier and heating a room can further evaporate humidity. This dryness not only makes the air feel colder, but it also prevents air to retain the heat for a longer period. The ideal indoor humidity level during winter should be 30-40%.
House plants are a good way to regulate moisture levels. It is also helpful to keep small bowls of water near your heating system.
If you think your air conditioner might need a service to run efficiently through the winter, get in touch with your nearest Hitachi dealer today.
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