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High energy prices are a major concern for most households. With the arrival of colder days, people worry about high heating bills. How can you save as much money as possible on heating? The answer lies in proper heating regulation.
Did you know that during the heating season, each additional degree represents an increase in heating costs for the house by 6%? According to experts, by properly regulating the temperature in individual rooms, it is possible to save up to 20% on heating costs. Thanks to an efficient heating system regulation, you can save a significant amount of money.
Heating system regulators, also known as temperature regulators or heating control systems, regulate the temperature of radiators or underfloor heating in a closed heating system and can take several forms.
The simplest form is manually operated thermostatic valves on radiators. This is a very common and quick solution for heating regulation, but also very inaccurate and inefficient.
Regulating the heating system via a thermostatic valve is the most common but also the least efficient method.
The advantage of zonal heating regulation is that it allows you to set different temperatures in individual rooms at the same time. This prevents energy losses because you are not heating rooms that are not used every day or are only used for a certain part of the day (e.g., study, bedroom, etc.).
Common programmable thermostats for boilers work by setting the time when they should start and stop heating. However, this does not account for situations such as staying longer at work when heating is not necessary. With smart heating, it is possible to remotely set the desired temperature in individual rooms via an app. Smart heating control systems can control not only radiators but also underfloor heating or electric heaters, etc.
When it comes to heating system regulators, you can choose between wired and wireless versions. Wired systems are often chosen by people who are building a new house or doing a complete renovation. Their installation requires construction work.
The advantage of wireless WiFi thermostats is that they can usually be installed without wall interventions, the control unit can be moved, and the heating can be controlled from anywhere in the house. On the downside, wireless systems may be limited by signal range, and it is also necessary to check the battery status.
Let's look at how to properly set heating if you have thermostatic valves, a digital room thermostat, or a smart wireless thermostat controlled remotely.
Manual thermostatic valves usually have settings from 1 to 5, which typically correspond to temperatures from 14 to 29 °C. Heating consumption thus depends on how you adjust the valves.
To save money, when ventilating for a longer time, reduce the heating output to a minimum and then return it to its original position. If you will be away for several days, set the valve to the star or snowflake symbol. If the radiator is set to this symbol, it will not heat until the temperature drops below 6 °C. It is not recommended to go below this temperature as water in the pipes could freeze and cause damage.
If you have a digital room thermostat, you can adjust the temperature to daily activities and schedule heating for weekdays and weekends. Room thermostats also allow you to set day and night heating modes. In the evening, you can reduce the temperature by up to 3 °C, which again contributes to energy savings.
As we have outlined, there is also smart home heating regulation, where it is easy to control the temperature in individual rooms via a mobile phone app.
WiFi room thermostats save your time and money on energy. Many smart thermostats also work with smart home systems, allowing you to efficiently manage your smart home. Some smart thermostats are also equipped with several sensors for maximum heating regulation accuracy, whether they are temperature sensors, air quality sensors, presence sensors, or distance and light intensity sensors.
Smart Thermostat Honeywell Evohome.
For proper heating regulation, it is first important to choose the appropriate temperature in individual rooms in the household. According to experts, the recommended temperature in the living room is 20 to 21 °C, in the bedroom 16 to 18 °C, in the kitchen 18 °C, in the bathroom 24 °C, and in hallways and staircases 10 to 15 °C.
If your heating system has an appropriate thermostat, we recommend setting a lower heating temperature when you are not at home. Let the rooms heat up to the desired temperature just before you return home. This way, you won't be heating unnecessarily when you're not home.
Although a higher temperature in the home is temporarily pleasant, it naturally contributes to higher heating bills. Moreover, according to doctors, it can have a negative impact on health and lead to various health problems.
Proper heating regulation is a way to save a significant portion of household heating costs during the heating season, and also create a healthy and pleasant environment for the whole family. Simply setting the right temperature in individual rooms is made possible by smart thermostats, allowing you to control heating via a mobile phone or the internet from anywhere.
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