Energy efficiency is very present-day topic. Energy is getting more expensive, and at the same time people are getting more conscious about the limited resources of energy.
Energy efficiency means that energy is not wasted for needless things, and from the energy used, as much benefit as possible is taken out of it. There are many simple ways to cut down and rationalize the use of energy in every household. For house owners, the biggest savings are usually related to the house heating and ventilation.
Heating and ventilation are using the most of the energy spend in any house, so special attention should be put on those while thinking the energy efficiency (in Finnish, energiatehokkuus) of the house. Here are some tips how:
For cutting down the costs of heating, make sure that the room temperature of each room is not too high. The room does not have to be so warm that one can walk around barefoot; actually, a bit colder room temperature is better for health. This is the case especially in bedrooms.
If there are radiators in house, they should be checked regularly in order to ensure that thermostats are in good condition and working correctly. Malfunctioning thermostat can cause peaks in energy bills.
When ventilating in good old ways, it is best for the house and for humans to ventilate with the cross-draught. That cleans the air faster than ventilation using only one window. For cross-draught, up to 15 minutes is enough to clean the room air. In cold weather the time for ventilation should be cut into minimum, otherwise the energy used for heating is gone with the wind.
If there are air conditioner appliances in the house, the condition of filters on them should be checked on a regular basis. Filter full of dirt does not only raise the consumption of energy, but also exposes to different impurities on the air.
When the weather is getting colder, one good way to save energy is to use a fireplace for heating. However it should be noted that only dry wood is burned in the fireplace. That only provides energy efficient way for heating. Wrong burning methods also rise the level of particular emissions, which is harmful for environment.
Being energy efficient does not mean that one needs to compromise with living standards or comforts. On contrary, energy efficiency can bring great savings in costs of living, and improve the living conditions as well!
Energy efficiency means that energy is not wasted for needless things, and from the energy used, as much benefit as possible is taken out of it. There are many simple ways to cut down and rationalize the use of energy in every household. For house owners, the biggest savings are usually related to the house heating and ventilation.
Heating and ventilation are using the most of the energy spend in any house, so special attention should be put on those while thinking the energy efficiency (in Finnish, energiatehokkuus) of the house. Here are some tips how:
For cutting down the costs of heating, make sure that the room temperature of each room is not too high. The room does not have to be so warm that one can walk around barefoot; actually, a bit colder room temperature is better for health. This is the case especially in bedrooms.
If there are radiators in house, they should be checked regularly in order to ensure that thermostats are in good condition and working correctly. Malfunctioning thermostat can cause peaks in energy bills.
When ventilating in good old ways, it is best for the house and for humans to ventilate with the cross-draught. That cleans the air faster than ventilation using only one window. For cross-draught, up to 15 minutes is enough to clean the room air. In cold weather the time for ventilation should be cut into minimum, otherwise the energy used for heating is gone with the wind.
If there are air conditioner appliances in the house, the condition of filters on them should be checked on a regular basis. Filter full of dirt does not only raise the consumption of energy, but also exposes to different impurities on the air.
When the weather is getting colder, one good way to save energy is to use a fireplace for heating. However it should be noted that only dry wood is burned in the fireplace. That only provides energy efficient way for heating. Wrong burning methods also rise the level of particular emissions, which is harmful for environment.
Being energy efficient does not mean that one needs to compromise with living standards or comforts. On contrary, energy efficiency can bring great savings in costs of living, and improve the living conditions as well!