How to save gas in a house or apartment?

Table of contents

• How can you save gas during the heating season?
  • This is what you need to plan
  • You can do it right away
• Other gas consumption

Gas consumption at home most often involves three activities: cooking, heating water and heating the apartment. Gas bills are very uneven throughout the year: in summer they can be really small, because we eat less hot meals, take cold showers more often and, above all, do not heat the house; In winter, however, the amount of gas fees can be annoying. How to save gas at home, but at the same time maintain the comfort of life? We have prepared 11 practical tips for you.

How can you save gas during the heating season?

It is known that no one wants to freeze in their own home, but gas bills can be scary. How to save gas in winter and at the same time keep a warm corner?

This is what you need to plan

• • Check the tightness of windows and doors. Of course, low air circulation is advisable, but many windows, especially old ones, let too much cold air through and thus significantly increase the cost of heating. Replacement can be expensive, but it is an investment for many years.

• • If your gas furnace is old, plan to replace it with a newer model. This is another large investment that cannot be done overnight, but it is worth keeping this option in mind and, above all, calculating the cost and possible savings. As always, plan wisely!

• • Take care of the condition of the heating system. Gas stoves and radiators need to be checked regularly. Proper cleaning, venting and elimination of defects allows not only to reduce gas consumption, but also to prevent very costly failures. The safest way is to call a specialist who will effectively assess the condition of the heating system.

• • Insulate the walls if you have the opportunity (during renovation or at the construction stage of the house) to prevent heat loss.

You can do it right away

• • Do not cover the radiators! Remember that in order for the room to heat up quickly and effectively, you will need an internal airflow, which will slowly mix the cooler with the warm and equalize the temperature throughout the house.

• • Maintain a consistent indoor temperature. It will be very convenient to install a temperature control device, but you can also do it yourself: put the thermometer in a visible place and try not to overheat or cool the room (both situations increase gas consumption). At night — or when you go out — you can reduce this temperature a little (by 1-2 degrees).

• • Ventilate briefly and intensively. Fresh air is necessary in the apartment, but it also brings a drop in temperature. Instead of opening the window for longer, open it wide, but for 5-10 minutes at most. This way, the air exchange takes place quickly and the walls and room do not cool down – the air quickly heats up again.

• • When ventilating, turn off the radiators for a moment – turn them back on after closing the windows, allowing the room to gradually warm up.

Other gas consumption

What else affects gas consumption – how to save it outside the heating season? In addition to heating, a lot of gas is used for cooking and heating water. Therefore, pay attention to:

• • Cooking method – economical meal preparation does not require much effort, and in the case of gas stoves, it can significantly reduce gas consumption (and sometimes even waste).

• • The length of the bath. How to save gas in your apartment? The easiest way to start is in the shower! Turn off the water when you’re not using it, and leave interesting considerations for later – a quick bath will reduce your gas bills at any time of the year.

• • Washing by hand. If you do need to wash something by hand, divide it into steps – soaking, scrubbing and rinsing separately. Turn off the water if it is not needed, even for a moment.

Also check how to save electricity!