Experts reveal the golden rule for truly reducing the bill<\/p>\n
Every winter, the same question arises in millions of homes: should you turn off the heating completely at night or simply lower it?
\nBetween fear of being cold, fear of a high bill and deeply ingrained misconceptions, it is difficult to know what the best solution is.<\/p>\n
However, the experts\u2019 answers are now clear, measured, and above all, based on concrete data. Here\u2019s what you really need to do to save money without sacrificing your comfort.<\/p>\n
\u2705The experts\u2019 golden rule: never turn everything off.
\nAccording to recommendations from ADEME (French Agency for Ecological Transition), turning off the heating completely at night is not the best solution in the majority of homes.<\/p>\n
\ud83d\udc49The golden rule is simple:<\/p>\n
The temperature should be lowered by 2 to 4\u00b0C compared to the daytime heating, but not turned off completely.<\/p>\n
Concrete example:
\nDaytime temperature: 19 to 20\u00b0C
\nIdeal nighttime temperature: 16 to 17\u00b0C
\nThis slight decrease allows:<\/p>\n
\u2705Immediate energy savings.
\n\u2705Improved thermal comfort upon waking.
\n\u2705Protection of the system against humidity and frost.
\n\u274cWhy switching off the heating completely can cost more.
\nContrary to what many believe, completely switching off the heating can lead to:<\/p>\n
Contrary to what many believe, completely turning off the heating can lead to:<\/p>\n
1. Increased energy consumption upon restarting:
\nWhen the house is completely cold, the boiler or radiators must operate at full power in the morning to raise the temperature.
\n\ud83d\udc49As a result, the savings made overnight are often negated upon waking.<\/p>\n
2. Increased humidity in the home.
\nA cool home promotes:<\/p>\n
Condensation,
\nmold,
\nwall deterioration
\n, and humid air are more difficult and expensive to heat.<\/p>\n
3. Thermal discomfort that is dangerous to health.
\nAccording to the recommendations of the World Health Organization, the indoor temperature should not fall below 16\u00b0C, particularly for:<\/p>\n
The elderly
\n, children,
\nand vulnerable individuals:
\n\ud83d\udca1How much can you actually save by lowering the heating at night?
\nExperts agree on a simple figure:<\/p>\n
\ud83d\udd25Lowering the temperature by 1\u00b0C results in approximately 7% energy savings.<\/p>\n
SO :<\/p>\n
Lowering the temperature by 3\u00b0C at night can save up to 20% on nighttime heating costs.
\nOver a full season, this represents several tens, or even hundreds, of euros depending on the property.
\n\ud83c\udfe0The right temperature for each room:
\nExperts recommend:<\/p>\n
Bedrooms: 16\u201317\u00b0C
\nLiving room in the evening: 19\u201320\u00b0C
\nBathroom (when in use): 21\u201322\u00b0C
\nHallways \/ rooms rarely used: 15\u201316\u00b0C
\n\ud83d\udd27The crucial role of the thermostat
\nA programmable thermostat is now the most effective weapon against waste: Bathroom furniture<\/p>\n
It automatically lowers the temperature at night.
\nIt restarts the heating just before waking up.
\nIt prevents forgetfulness and excesses.
\n\ud83d\udc49Result: more comfort, less stress, and a reduced bill without thinking about it.<\/p>\n
\u26a0\ufe0fIn what situations can you really turn everything off?
\nThere are a few exceptions where turning it off might be considered:<\/p>\n
Very recent and perfectly insulated housing.
\nAbsence of several days.
\nRegion with a very mild climate.
\nBut in the majority of conventional housing, lowering the temperature remains more profitable than cutting it.<\/p>\n
\u2705Good habits to adopt at night
\nto maximize savings:<\/p>\n
Close shutters and curtains completely.
\nAvoid turning the heating up too high in the morning.
\nVentilate briefly (5 to 10 minutes), even in winter.
\nNever block radiators.<\/p>\n
\ud83d\udd1aConclusion: The true balance between comfort and savings.
\n\ud83d\udc49Turning off the heating completely at night is a bad idea in most cases.
\n\ud83d\udc49Lowering the temperature by a few degrees is the best compromise between:<\/p>\n
Energy savings,
\nthermal comfort,
\nhome protection,
\nand occupant health:
\nBy simply applying this golden rule, you can significantly reduce your bill without shivering under the covers.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Experts reveal the golden rule for truly reducing the bill Every winter, the same question arises in millions of homes: should you turn off the<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":13536,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-13535","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/storieshub.xyz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13535","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/storieshub.xyz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/storieshub.xyz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/storieshub.xyz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/storieshub.xyz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=13535"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/storieshub.xyz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13535\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":13537,"href":"https:\/\/storieshub.xyz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13535\/revisions\/13537"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/storieshub.xyz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/13536"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/storieshub.xyz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=13535"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/storieshub.xyz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=13535"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/storieshub.xyz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=13535"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}