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Top 8 Heating Hacks To Keep Your Home Warm

Factory Heaters • March 4, 2022

The best hacks for staying warm.

If you own a business premises in the UK, you know our winters can become extremely cold. Today we are going to share our top 8 heating hacks with you, so you can keep your working environment warmer and for cheaper too.

Use Timers On Your Central Heating

Sometimes with your boiler, you can programme to set it on a timer. This means that you can turn your heater on a little earlier, for example, you can set the timer for 30 minutes before getting into work, so the workplace is nice and warm for you arriving in the morning or evening. If you put it at a lower temperature, this is cheaper rather than turning the heating when you need it at a higher temperature. The reason for this is that a boiler heats up at a constant speed no matter what temperature you set it at. However, do remember to turn the heating off when you don’t need it otherwise you are wasting energy and costing yourself more money in the long run.

Maximise Your Insulation

Did you know that 25% of heat is lost through the roof? You can reduce this easily by installing 25cm of insulation throughout your loft space. It may also be a good idea to see what is happening within your walls as heat can also be lost here in an uninsulated workspace. This would be perfect if you work in somewhere like a nursing home or school. We know that installing heat insulation is not cheap, however, investing in insulation can save you so much money annually on heating bills. It is an idea to check with your energy supplier to see if they have any insulation schemes running, this can mean getting insulation either for free or cheaper which is a bonus.

Upgrade Your Windows and Doors

The best way to keep the heat within your working environment. It is important to check for draughts around closed windows. You are not supposed to feel any draughts and if you do then something is wrong, something has happened either over time or during the installation process. If the seal of your window is just leaky, this can be easily repaired and should be repaired as soon as you notice it because otherwise, you may as well have single glazing. The gas that is in between double-glazed panes is put there as it conducts heat less than the air outside. If you replace your windows and doors with energy-efficient ones, then this can reduce your energy costs by 10 to 15%. When you replace your doors, this allows more light through your workspace and helps to keep your energy bills down. This hack would be perfect if you work in the hotel industry or in a retail unit as a lot of heat may escape through cracks in both doors and windows of the space.

Block Your Chimney

Many of us own a fireplace but quite rarely use it for heating. If you haven’t yet, it is a good idea to block up your chimney as having an open chimney is allowing warm air to escape from your home or if your working environment has a chimney i.e., if you work in a nice restaurant or work in the hotel industry. Blocking up your chimney will prevent this heat loss. It is easy enough to do this, you can do this by using a chimney cap or for a temporary solution such as a chimney balloon.

Put Tin Foil Behind Your Radiators

Yes, this isn’t the most aesthetically pleasing solution, but it is one of the most productive and straightforward heating hacks. However, you cannot buy the tin foil that you use to wrap up your lunch, you will need to invest in specialist silver foil from a DIY store. This is a nice, cheap solution and can be installed using wallpaper paste. How it works is the foil reflects the heat into the space thus preventing it from being absorbed by the walls.

Leave The Oven Door Open After Cooking

Ovens tend to be used daily, sometimes multiple times a day depending on your schedule and daily routine and what environment you work in. Once you have finished cooking, it is a good idea to leave the oven door open as most of the time the oven is turned to the highest heat which is about 250 degrees, and it takes a while to cool down. Leave the door slightly open and allow it to warm up your kitchen. This is a great hack if you work in hospitality, as it can get cold when working in the kitchen. You will notice a difference once you leave the oven door open in between cooking meals.

Make Use Of Curtains And Blinds

We get sun all year round, yes even in the winter. When you go out in the sun in the winter, we know it isn’t particularly warm. However, when the sun reflects through the windows this will heat your workspace quickly and for free. Keep your blinds and curtains open during the day, this allows more heat into the space. An added tip is to shut them again once the sun goes down, as curtains and blinds add that extra layer of insulation when it gets dark. Again, this hack works really well if you working in a nursing home or school and you are trying to heat up a room for your residents or students.

Wrap Windows In Plastic

Covering windows in plastic is a great way to heat your work environment. The plastic creates an extra layer of insulation between the outside and the window. The plastic stops hot air from getting out and cold air from getting in. You can buy plastic window insulator kits, or you can tape up any type of plastic e.g., bubble wrap, clingfilm, etc to the windows. Yes, this isn't the most aesthetically pleasing hack, but it does work. This is a great hack for smaller work environments such as retail units and nursing homes.

There you have it our top 8 heating hacks. Will you be trying any of the above hacks? For help with heating, boilers, and more. Contact us here at Factory Heaters today.

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