sauter Equitherm - 9 Economy Tips; Fig. 12: Consumers of Energy in the Household

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9 Economy tips
Heating is by far the largest consumer of energy in the household. 78 % of
the energy required in a household is consumed by the heating (source:
'Wohnen & Energie Sparen/Living and Saving Energy'. BINE Information
Service of the Karlsruhe Technical Information Centre. July 2004). It is
precisely here that major savings are possible. Most residents under-
estimate the potential for saving on heating and over-estimate the potential
for saving on other consumers.
Fig. 12: Consumers of energy in the household
Hotwater 11%
Cooling, freezing 3%
Washing, cooking, washing-up 2,5%
Light 1,4%
Others 4,5%
Heating 78%
Better insulation could save almost half of the heating energy. Savings are
also possible thanks to modern heating installations with intelligent control. A
reduction of 3°C at night with the heating controller saves about 5 to 8 % of
the heating energy. A constant bedroom temperature of 18°C with a reduced
night-time temperature in the living rooms saves about 12 to 15 %. A
constant bedroom temperature of 16°C with a reduction of 3°C in the living
rooms during absences and at night will save about 25 %.
Bring the time when reduced mode starts as far forward as possible. Each
degree by which the normal temperature is reduced will save about 6% of
heating costs. Only ventilate briefly, but powerfully. Close shutters and blinds
at night. Keep heaters clear, i.e. do not place any furniture or curtains in front
of the heaters, etc.
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