One way to heat the house without gas or electricity is through fabrics and textiles: when a person has dressed all their life in his house to face the cold of autumn and winter. In addition, materials are fantastic for updating areas of the home without having to invest too much money. In winter we usually leave them aside, but at this time they are precisely what you need to save energy and abuse less heating.
They make a home, their appearance is warm and they are decorative. Wool and long hair are the champions of insulation and heat. Coconut, seaweed, jute or sisal are good alternatives for allergy sufferers.
A word of advice: avoid the ones with non-slip latex on the bottom because they are made with irritating chemical adhesives. The only ‘but’ of the rugs is that so that they do not become a problem due to the accumulation of dust, you must vacuum them frequently.
There is nothing healthier than feeling tucked in and warm in bed. But for this, you need fabrics that are pleasant to the touch. Acrylic fibres also feel soft to the touch, but they accumulate a lot of static electricity and do not perspire. Better bet on sheets and duvet covers made of wool or cotton flannel. They are the most appropriate because they breathe much better than synthetic ones.
As for the quilts and blankets, there are natural fibres for people with allergies. Lighting also plays a role: soft, yellow-toned light points, such as candles, create an even warmer atmosphere.
What’s the point of making an effort to heat the house if we let the cold sneak in? Discover the places where the heat escapes from your house with a simple trick: close doors and windows and arm yourself with a candle. Where the flame trembles, you have an escape. The most frequent leaks are located at the entrance door (you can place a specific profile), the blind boxes and the window frames.
Adhesive silicone or rubber weatherstripping (more durable than synthetic foam) is very effective on windows. If you discover cracks around it, cover them with putty or silicone. Lower the blinds as soon as the sun sets, and get ready to enjoy all the warmth and well-being that your home can offer you. With these simple measures, your heating bill can be reduced by up to 15%.
The heating system you choose depends on your physical health and that of your pocket. Even that of the planet, since the production of heat, affects climate change. Take note of more tips that will help you reduce your consumption and, therefore, save on heating and electricity at the end of the month:
The most ecological option is heating powered by solar energy. You can install a practically autonomous system with about 15 m² of solar collectors. These are capable of heating a heating system by radiators, walls or underfloor heating.
It is a relatively cheap and clean heating. It is important that the boiler is highly efficient. Whichever heating system you choose, you should install programmable thermostats in each room to heat only the spaces that are used.
Although the performance of the models has improved, electricity is expensive. It is profitable in places where the temperature does not drop below 0 °C, but it creates drafts that affect people with allergic or respiratory problems. It is essential to carry out good maintenance so that moulds and bacteria do not appear.
If they are turned on at times when the price of electricity is lower, they give a good result. Install an app on your mobile (such as Boltio or Precio Luz) to find out the price of electricity.
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