Turning the combi boiler off frequently does not save money, it increases the bill

With the arrival of the winter season, citizens looking to protect themselves from rising natural gas prices are resorting to various saving methods. However, experts remind us that some habits frequently practiced in daily life actually increase energy consumption, contrary to expectations.

One of the methods frequently used by households is to turn the combi boiler off completely when leaving the house or going to bed at night. Energy efficiency experts describe this method as a "trap that leads to more spending instead of savings."

In a cooling house, not only the air but also the walls and furniture lose heat. When returning home in the evening and turning the boiler back on, the device works for a longer period and at a higher level to bring the environment back to its previous temperature. Since this requires the walls and the mass inside the house to be heated from scratch, it causes the bill to rise, contrary to expectations.

Research conducted in Europe shows that lowering the temperature by a few degrees instead of turning the boiler off completely is a much more effective saving method. For example, it is stated that lowering the temperature from 22 degrees to 18 degrees provides an energy saving of 25-30% on an annual basis. In addition, it is recommended to keep the doors of unused rooms closed and to install thermostatic valves on radiators. This prevents heat from being wasted unnecessarily and allows the boiler to operate more economically.

Using the "economy mode" or "night mode" options of combi boilers helps maintain both comfort and energy efficiency. According to experts, on very cold days when the risk of freezing is high, turning the device off completely can cause technical malfunctions such as freezing in the plumbing.

In conclusion, energy consultants emphasize that instead of "turning the boiler on and off," practical applications such as lowering the temperature during hours when one is not at home and adjusting the heat level according to the rooms offer both an economic and safe solution in the long run.

News Source: 12punto