How to heat your home while saving
Like every winter the question that creeps into our days is what is the cheapest way to heat the house?
Before giving up on the idea of a cold winter to consume less gas, read this article, where we explain how to correctly use the system in synergy with the use of a chronothermostat can help you to significantly reduce consumption .
Why maintenance of the heating system is important
In this article our focus will be on boiler heating systems , as they are the most widespread.
But why in an article on energy saving linked to the chronothermostat do we start by talking about the type of system? The answer is simple, because a correct maintenance of the system is an essential condition for the use of the chronothermostat to bring benefits.
Here in fact three good reasons to carry out maintenance regularly .
1. Savings
Good maintenance ensures that there are no dispersions , inefficiencies and waste deriving from the poor functioning of the system. As a result allows you to lower your bill . On the contrary, a neglected boiler consumes more, much more, and thus represents an unnecessary cost, all the more so as it would be avoidable.
2. Security
It is no coincidence that boiler maintenance is mandatory by law. In fact, over time, a neglected system becomes a dangerous system , especially for those who live in environments heated by a boiler that is not maintained correctly. Just to give an example, there could be risks of carbon monoxide leaks .
3. Less pollution
The lower consumption resulting from correct maintenance finally brings with it a further effect, namely decrease in emissions and therefore pollution . In this way the advantages of a single person or family become advantages for everyone.
How do you correctly set a programmable thermostat to save energy?
Having therefore made the necessary introduction to the maintenance of the system let's see how to adjust the chronothermostat to obtain energy savings .
The first step to take is to set the comfort temperature , around 20-21 degrees .
What to pay attention to when setting the chronothermostat
Generally, we tend to set the comfort temperature for the hours when we are at home and a lower temperature, or off, for the hours when we are away.
It is not certain however that this method of use allows save costs and avoid all energy waste.
The most suitable solution is instead the one that consists of keep the heating on throughout the day at a minimum temperature that can still maintain heat and reduce humidity within the domestic environment.
Why? A boiler set to "minimum" performs much better than operating at high temperatures because the amount of heat lost in the fumes is lower.
In this way, unnecessary heat dispersion and you can save up to 15% on gas and heating .
Further savings from smart thermostats
The use of smart thermostats also allows for further savings .
In fact, thanks to control via smartphone, these devices allow you to intervene remotely at any time . For example, you can adjust the temperature if you have left it too high, or if you have forgotten to have the thermostat turned on in manual mode.
Furthermore, the possibility of viewing consumption has the effect of increasing our awareness and reacting accordingly for a more judicious use of heating.
Further advice on how to heat your home while saving money
We have seen the importance of regular maintenance of the system and conscious use of the chronothermostat. Let's now look at other small precautions that can help us reduce energy consumption for heating the house.
- Screening the windows during the night with shutters, roller shutters or heavy curtains reduces heat loss towards the outside.
- Avoid obstacles in front of and above the radiators , to avoid preventing correct diffusion of heat.
- Don't leave windows open for long . 10 minutes are enough to change the air, so it is best not to keep the windows open for too long and to recycle the air during the hottest hours, especially in the winter season.
- Using thermostatic valves allows you to regulate the flow of hot water in the radiators and not exceed the average temperature set in the apartment, especially in rooms facing south.
Which chronothermostat is right for your needs?
The choice of chronothermostat is based on several factors:
- programming : daily or weekly
- power supply : battery or mains powered
- installation : wall-mounted, built-in or portable
- communication with the boiler : via wire or wireless
And last but not least, the choice of whether you want a smart chronothermostat or traditional .
By answering the points above you can quickly identify the thermostat best suited to your needs, but in case of doubt, we have dedicated an in-depth article to help with the choice: Chronothermostat: which one to choose?
Finally, in the table below we report our choices to cover all the possibilities listed above.
| Model | Installation | Power | Programming | Wi-Fi | Wireless |
| Freetime Evo | Wall | Drums | Daily/Weekly | No | No |
| Wi-Time Wall | Wall | 230V | Weekly | Yes | No |
| Hygge | Portable | Drums | Weekly | Yes | Yes |
Who can I contact for technical assistance on my Seitron chronothermostat?
Our programmable thermostats are designed to be as simple ed intuitive , but there can always be doubts, from how to install the device to how to program it.
In any case you don't have to worry, on our site you will find a vast collection of FAQ and above all you can contact our customer support team all through our centro assistenza !