Winter is here, and it can quickly become difficult to keep your apartment warm without seeing your electricity bill rise. Knowing how to manage the heat in your student accommodation is a real asset. Here are a few simple tips to help you maintain a pleasant temperature and limit energy costs.
Optimize interior insulation in student accommodation
To prevent the cold from seeping into your accommodation, you can reinforce the insulation yourself!
- Block draughts: Doors and windows are often draughty, causing the temperature inside to drop. You can easily remedy this by using door cushions or insulating pads, available in DIY or home improvement stores. A simple gesture that will make a big difference!
- Close the curtains as soon as it gets dark: Once it gets dark, the outside temperature drops even further. Drawing the curtains helps keep the heat in. If possible, choose thick, opaque curtains for optimum insulation.
- Add carpets : Tiled or parquet floors can be cold, especially in winter. Carpeting helps limit heat loss through the floor. What's more, it's comfortable and gives your home a cosy feel.
Managing natural and artificial heat in your studio apartment
To manage the heat in your student accommodation, make the most of natural light during the day. By opening the curtains and shutters, you let in the sun's rays, which warm up your space, even in winter. As for heating, it's best to use it sparingly. There's no need to overheat: a temperature of 20°C is generally ideal for optimum comfort without over-consumption. If you have a space heater, don't overuse it, as it can quickly add to your bill. Choose warmer clothes to compensate slightly, which will enable you to maintain a pleasant temperature without having to rely solely on the heating.
Simple gestures to prevent heat loss
Everyday gestures can also help you maintain warmth without extra effort. Airing your home is essential for good indoor air quality, but don't leave windows open for too long. Ventilate for 5 to 10 minutes, preferably in the morning. This technique renews the air without losing all the accumulated heat.
If you have several rooms, close the ones you don't use often.
This prevents heat from dispersing unnecessarily and helps you maintain an even temperature in living spaces.
Low-energy, low-budget alternatives
Here are a few simple tips to help you maintain your comfort without relying on heating:
- Plaids and blankets: Adopt the cocooning reflex! Use plaids, blankets and soft cushions to keep warm without turning up the heat.
- LED bulbs and smart power strips: Even if they don't directly concern heat, these small improvements reduce your electricity consumption. LED light bulbs consume 80% less energy than conventional bulbs, and power strips with switches allow you to cut power to appliances on standby.
By combining these little tricks, you can limit heat loss in your student accommodation without increasing your expenses. Every little bit helps, and over time, these habits will help you control your energy costs while enjoying comfortable accommodation. Stay warm while contributing to a more sustainable use of energy! To find out more, view the eco-gestures playlist produced in partnership with SMERRA.
FAC-HABITAT is implementing measures to reduce energy consumption in its student residences by adopting solutions such as LED lighting, designed to consume less energy.
In addition, awareness-raising campaigns are being stepped up to encourage tenants to adopt simple gestures. To find out more, read our article on the subject.
