How to Get the Most Out of Your Home Heating

Are you feeling worried about the ever-increasing cost of energy? Perhaps you are worried about the environmental effects of your home heating and want to make it more efficient?

Regardless of the reason, with our tips, you can manage your central heating system to ensure that it runs efficiently.  An efficient system is a cheaper system.

Tip 1: Read the Manual

I have lost count of the number of people I know but do not seem to understand how the central heating system works. For some reason, people never read the manuals that come with the boiler and radiators. 

It's probably because they weren't the people who installed the system in the first place and they've simply moved into the property once the central heating is already in place.

You must understand how your boiler works and how the thermostat functions. If you don't, it is highly likely that you are using the system in ways that are less efficient. The manufacturers will give you guides about how to get the most out of your radiators and boilers.

I recently bought some Reina radiators and reading the manual taught me about adjusting the convector fins to adjust heat distribution.  This is a new feature that I wouldn't have known about had I not read the manual.

Tip 2: Bleed the Radiators Regularly

You need to bleed your radiators at least every two months during the winter. A good way to tell if you need to bleed your radiators is to look at your boiler and see where the pressure is. Low pressure can be caused by air in the system.

Central heating systems that have too much air in them are inefficient. They work with water, so let go of the air.

Tip 3: Find the Optimum Temperature

People set their thermostats all over the place. Some people set it to 14 degrees Celsius, others to 25 degrees Celsius. Both of those are extreme. The ideal is between 18 degrees Celsius and 20 degrees Celsius. 

If you feel too cold try wearing a jumper before you put the heating off. Too many people think that they should be able to walk around in their t-shirts at home during the winter and so they turn the heating up far too high.  This is definitely a waste of energy.

Tip 4: Block Chimney's with a Specialist Balloon

Chimney places are often a source of cold during the winter. The air comes down the chimney and into the room when the fire is not running.

If you use your chimney face, and you don't want to block it off to prevent the air coming down, then you can buy an ingenious device called a chimney balloon. They are a fantastic choice.

Tip 5: Make Sure That Your Radiators Are the Right Size

Finally, many people install the wrong size radiator in their properties. If the radiator is too small for the room, it will never get to temperature properly. You are waste massive amounts of energy trying to heat the room. 

Whether you buy a high-quality radiator, such as Reina radiators, ensure that you get the right radiator, by using a BTU calculator.

Follow these tips and you'll soon find your home heating to be much more efficient.