Research by Tado showed that 83.8% of Dutch people turned down their heating last winter due to energy costs. If you also want to save on your energy bill, read here the top 10 tips for saving on heating such as shock ventilation.
In 2022-2023, the average indoor temperature in the Netherlands was 18° Celsius, which is a whole degree difference compared to 19° C in 2021-2022. 83.8% of Dutch tado customers lowered their thermostat last winter, this is the highest percentage of all European countries surveyed. Homeowners still have to consider rising energy costs after last year’s peaks. It is wise to continue to take measures to keep energy bills low, without sacrificing comfort. How do you get a grip on your energy bill? Tado is active in the field of intelligent climate control for homes and as the only multi-manufacturer platform, Tado Smart Thermostats and services can be connected to any type of heating or cooling system. Tado gives further tips for saving on heating such as shock ventilation.
Why get a grip on your energy bill now?
• Now, after the summer, gas prices are rising again.
• At the beginning of October, gas extraction in Groningen stopped completely, making us dependent on reserves and other countries.
• Running the boiler for a day costs an average of 12 euros.
• According to Statistics Netherlands, energy consumption per Dutch person fell last year to the lowest level since 1970. Because homes are becoming increasingly sustainable, but also because people used less gas due to the costs and the war in Ukraine. But if it gets colder than expected for a long time, demand and therefore prices will increase.
With smart heating solutions such as the Smart Thermostat and Smart Radiator Thermostats from Tado, households save on average almost a quarter on their energy bill. Tado customers save an average of 22% on their heating costs thanks to features such as geofencing, which automatically turns off the heating when no one is home. Other smart features include Open Window Detection, Adaptation to Weather Forecasts and Smart Schedulesso energy is never wasted.
Top 10 tips to save on heating costs
1. Choose the right temperature: the room temperature should be at a suitable height in the different living areas. The recommended temperatures are around 18 to 21 degrees in living rooms and bedrooms and around 22 degrees in bathrooms. At night or when no one is at home, the temperature can be lowered.
2. Programmable Thermostats: Investing in programmable thermostats is worth it. They automatically regulate the heating according to a set schedule.
3. Sealing windows: to prevent energy loss, it is wise to check doors and windows for cracks and repair them if necessary.
4. Thermal insulation: If the roof, walls and windows are well insulated, heat loss is minimized. The heat cannot escape outside and cold air cannot enter.
5. Good ventilation: it is wise to ventilate the rooms regularly but briefly and efficiently. Shock ventilation, i.e. opening the windows wide for a few minutes, is better than leaving windows open permanently.
6. Close doors: not all rooms in a house are heated equally. To save on heating costs, it is wise to close the doors, otherwise the cold air from the cooler rooms will lower the temperature in the warmer rooms.
7. Bleed radiators regularly: air in the radiators can hinder the spread of heat.
8. Do not cover radiators: there should be no furniture or curtains in front of radiators, as these hinder the spread of heat.
9. Use solar energy: During the day, when the sun is shining, it is worth opening the curtains to passively use solar heat. To retain heat, the curtains should be left closed at night.
10. Use of renewable energy sources: The use of renewable energy sources such as solar thermal energy or biomass can reduce heating costs in the long term.
