No matter how you heat your home, make sure you get the most from it by doing simple things like closing off rooms you don’t need to heat and blocking draughts coming under doors. And you’d be amazed how effective using fans are to circulate warm air.
Improving levels of insulation is a surefire way to make your home warmer and more energy efficient. Prioritise improving your ceiling insulation, it’s reasonably cheap and easy to install.
A damp home is hard to heat and simply ‘living’ creates a lot of moisture every day. Here’s how to dry it out and/or help prevent moisture build up:
Glass is such a poor insulator that windows tend to be the main source of heat loss in any home. A key way to reduce heat loss out the windows is by having quality curtains and blinds. According to Energywise they can “reduce heat loss through windows by 60% for single glazed windows, and 40-50% for double glazing.”
A thick, closely woven fabric offers the best insulation but it’s not essential and may not be what you want for an all-season look. At least make sure curtains and blinds have a thermal lining.
Ensure a snug fit on both sides of the window and at the top of the curtain or blind to stop warm air sneaking down behind it. And when possible, it’s best to have curtains that touch the floor or break at the floor. This leaves no gaps for cold air to get under.
Having a pelmet above the curtain rail creates a pocket of air (similar to how double glazing works), which helps to reduce heat loss. Or use curtain tracks that curve at the end and bring the curtain into direct contact with the wall to create a seal
Make sure you keep curtains and blinds open during the day to let in any sun and close them as soon as it goes down to keep in any warmth.
Heat pumps are the most cost-effective heating source to run with every kilowatt of power in getting you 3 to 4kW out! But they need to be kept in good condition to keep performing year after year. It’s commonly recommended you have your heat pump serviced every 12 months. We are authorised service agents for Daikin, Mitsubishi Electric, Panasonic, Fujitsu and Gree heat pumps. Our thorough 10-point service includes:
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