E,w,a&f #greenLiving Fire 1; heating
February 29, 2024 Leave a comment
A new house gives you an opportunity to design your heating from the outset. Sadly wood wasn’t possible in a timber frame!
Fossil fuel? Yes, it is the only real option for many as underfloor or heat exchanger still come on-line.
So how do you achieve the ‘below £30’ bill challenge?
1. Have separate living and sleeping radiator circuits – wi-fi operated.
2. Wear clothes, jumpers and hats is necessary
3. Turn the heating on when it feels cold – not pre-timed, easy if controlled by your phone.
4. Run for an hour, turning off if you go out / to bed
5. Reduce the boiler temperature to 55deg.
6. Ensure all radiators have a thermostat.
7. Use trapped heat spaces to dry clothes [under stairs]
8. Close trickle vents.
9. Utilise alternatives such as hot water bottles.
10. Live in the room with the system thermostat, moving if necessary.
Light fires for fun, heat and cooking; outdoors of course.