How to heat a room without increasing radiator output: 5 best budget tips

In winter, it is difficult to heat a house without using a thermostat on a radiator. The temperature outside the window changes, and when it drops, this option seems to be almost the only right one.

However, experts say that, for example, hotels manage to increase the air temperature without increasing energy consumption.

OBOZ. UA explains how to make a room warmer without paying more.

Lower the curtains before sunset

The colder it is outside, the more heat goes through the windows. Close the curtains in the evening to avoid heat loss.

Tip: thick curtains work best. But if you don't have them, regular ones will do.

Do not cover radiators with curtains

If curtains cover radiators, the heat stays near the window and does not go into the room.

Tip: in hotels, radiators are not covered, so the heat spreads quickly throughout the room. Tuck the curtains behind the radiator or hang short ones.

Use layered blankets

Have you ever noticed that hotel beds are always warm and cozy? It's because they use several thin blankets instead of one thick one as they retain heat better.

Tip: to repeat this hack at home, put a thermal blanket under the blanket, add a fleece or woolen blanket on top, and use flannel sheets instead of cotton ones.

Put a carpet on a cold floor

Cold floors absorb heat, which causes the temperature to drop quickly. To avoid heat loss, hotels use carpets.

Tip: place a thick carpet next to your bed.

Arrange your furniture properly

Heat travels through the air. If the furniture is not arranged correctly, it does not spread well.

Tips:

• Do not place furniture in front of radiators - they will take away heat.
• It is better to place the bed away from the outer walls - they are usually cold.

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