In the dead of winter, heating becomes a necessity in daily life. In addition to the north, more and more families in the south choose radiators to keep warm. While paying attention to winter heating, saving money can not be ignored. Proper use of radiators can not only save a lot of money, but also save energy.

0 1, front radiator without cover.

Radiator dissipates the heat generated by radiation, and its surroundings are empty for heat dissipation, so try to avoid shielding. The distance between the radiator and the wall is 3 cm to 5 cm. Of course, in rainy days, clothes are usually dry, and it doesn't matter much if you put them on the radiator to dry.

02. The radiator is installed on the window.

The radiator is installed next to the window, so that the cold air coming in from the window can be heated by the radiator and then emitted, so that the heating can be carried out indoors, which can increase the indoor comfort. However, it should be noted that radiators are generally installed at a distance of 3 cm to 5 cm from the wall, and the distance from the ground is required to be 10 cm to 15 cm.

03, using the temperature controller

Many users use the distribution manifold for temperature control without installing a temperature controller. Although the distribution manifold temperature control valve can also be controlled, it is not as energy-saving as a thermostat. Therefore, it is recommended to install a thermostat, although the cost will increase a little, but the subsequent use will be more cost-effective. Using a thermostat indoors can reduce the gas cost by 20 ~ 28%, so it is necessary to install a thermostat.

04. Keep an appropriate temperature indoors.

The radiator temperature should be suitable. If it is too low, the heating effect will not be achieved. If it is too high, it will also cause energy waste. The indoor heating temperature in winter is preferably 18 to 22 degrees. If it is cold, it can be raised by several degrees. At night, it can be adjusted to 15 degrees, and the temperature does not have to be high, as long as it is comfortable.

05, unmanned operation at low temperature.

Many people think it is too wasteful to turn on the radiator after going out to work. It is better to turn it on after going back, but it is not necessarily lower than the cost of running the radiator at low temperature all the time after going back, so it is recommended to run it at low temperature when no one is around.

06, pay attention to the choice of radiator material.

The material of radiator will also affect the heat dissipation efficiency of radiator. Generally, copper, aluminum and copper-aluminum alloys have higher heat transfer efficiency, while steel and iron have lower heat transfer efficiency. Copper is more expensive, so copper-aluminum composite radiator has become the mainstream material of new radiator in recent years. Like the new radiator, it is deeply loved by users because of its strict product quality and excellent heat dissipation performance.

07. Improve indoor thermal insulation.

If the indoor thermal insulation is not good, the indoor heat is easily dissipated to the outside through gaps or doors and windows, and the outdoor cold air keeps entering the room, which will reduce the indoor temperature. The radiator will continue to work to reach the heating temperature, which will increase energy consumption. Therefore, when heating in winter, you can stick a layer of insulation wall on the wall, seal the gap between doors and windows with sealing strips to avoid heat loss, and remember to close the window before going out.

08, regular cleaning and maintenance.

After the radiator is used for a long time, impurities, scale and other dirt will appear inside, which will reduce the heat transfer efficiency. The heat transfer efficiency of frequent cleaning and maintenance will be higher than that of no cleaning. If the heat transfer rate of the radiator is low, the more heat is needed to reach the same room temperature, and the higher the energy consumption is.