How to heat efficiently without breaking the bank?

How to heat efficiently without breaking the bank

Between the latest increases in energy costs and those of gas and electricity, being warm at home can become problematic. To combine heating and energy savings, the Futura editorial team offers a small selection of equipment and products.

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How to heat with electricity efficiently? In the new as in the old, heat to electricity is expensive. Reason enough for choose radiators efficient and energy efficient. In aluminum, the radiator To inertia fluid Atoll of Acova ensures a rapid rise in temperature and delivers a heat soft and homogeneous. Equipped with a control unit, it allows the heating periods to be programmed according to three daily programs predefined by the manufacturer and one that can be personalized. As an option, for intelligent heating management, this radiator can be connected from its pilot wire to a connected programmer. Available in different dimensions, this radiator has a very low thickness (10.5 cm). Finally, it has an embossed on / off button, convenient for users visually impaired. Available in DIY superstores (GSB) or specialized sites.

Reduce the bill thanks to an autonomous pellet stove

To reduce the heating bill, it is interesting to mix the energies. In this little game, the pellet stoves are most effective. The Rondalis De Dietrich model is no exception to the rule. Benefiting from Green flame label 7 stars, its design and finish allow it to fit into any interior. Equipped with a remote control and controllable from a distance via a connected thermostat (optional), the use of this stove to drink is very simple. Offered in two powers (2.5 to 6 kW and 2.5 to 9 kW), its efficiency is respectively displayed at 91 and 88%. On the consumption side, depending on the maximum power, count 1.6 kg / h of pellet for 6 kW and 2.4 kg / h for 9 kW. However, this equipment has a good supply of pellets between 16.5 and 17 kg. In full season of heating, it ensures nearly three days of heating. Prices and installation with an approved installer.

Green energy: densified wooden logs

Logs, pellets … wood is an economical and renewable method of heating. In 2020, nearly 315,000 households have adopted wood-burning equipment. Associated with the financial aid from which they benefit, wood stoves and fireplaces saw their sale explode in 2020.

A craze that worries many professionals in the firewood which raise the alarm signal in the face of a possible shortage at the end of the year. To meet this strong demand, Brazéco offers densified wood logs (length 25 cm, Ø 9 cm) made only of oak sawdust. A wood species widely present around the manufacturer’s processing plant. With a high calorific value (> 4.6 kWh / kg) a single log is equivalent to three conventional logs. An advantage which is to be compared with the cost per cubic meter higher than that of traditional logs. Available on the manufacturer’s website with withdrawal from the various depots throughout the territory.

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