At present, it is essential to raise sustainable heating solutions. For the environment, but also for our pocket, given the unstoppable escalation of electricity prices. Because home comfort should not be at odds with respect for the environment, or savings.
And although it seems that the cold is reluctant to come, do not doubt that it will come. And in addition, it will do it suddenly, as it is happening in recent years. So It is time to start thinking about ways to heat our home in a responsible and efficient way.
Today, hand in hand with Leroy Merlin, let’s go through some of the copies, sustainable heat solutions that demonstrate that heat can be ‘eco friendly’.
Smart heat
If we want to reduce consumption, and therefore, polluting emissions, we must control consumption efficiently. To make it, many heat solutions include wifi connection to turn them on and off remotely, with functions’smart‘that study our habits to facilitate programming and help maintain a comfortable temperature at home, without consuming excessively.
If instead of changing devices, you just want to update it, you can achieve that programming function with a smart thermostat.
ENERGEEKS Smart Thermostat 3. 0. Previous price, 99 euros, current price, 79 euros.
The simplest option: thermal emitters
Thermal emitters are those white radiators that are attached to the wall and that are so common in homes in our country. These issuers have 3 main advantages in terms of sustainability:
The first advantage is that they are ‘modular’, that is, depending on the number of blocks that make up the radiator, we will obtain one with more or less power, so that we can adapt it to the size of each room, avoiding wasting energy.
The second advantage (especially if we have a clean energy source at home) is that they are electrical, and will therefore be more echo than ever.
And the last great advantage is that the most modern models are smart. For example, the EQUATION heat emitters have a Wi-Fi connection to easily control it through an app, and, in addition, they have an open window detection system that avoids unnecessary energy consumption.
Without a doubt, thermal emitters are the simplest option and functional since, in addition, they take up very little space and since they do not need fuel they are very safe and clean.
Ceramic emitter EQUATION Hera 1500w. Before, it cost 369.00 euros. Now it costs 309 euros.
Ceramic emitter EQUATION Hera 1500w
EcoDesign to enjoy the warmth of fire
The EcoDesign is a European eco-design for stoves and fireplaces that run on solid biomass fuels (i.e. firewood, pellets, briquettes, olive pits, etc.), making it a sustainable and environmentally friendly heat source. environment.
These devices are designed with insulating and reflective materials that raise and maintain high temperatures to make the most of fuel. Thus, it lasts longer and, most importantly, reduces emissions of gases and particles into the atmosphere. In the case of EcoDesign wood burning stoves and fireplaces, for example, They manage to save 40% on fuel, generating 40% less ash (and making less mess).
INNOFIRE Idrochip 11 kw white pellet hydro stove. Price: 1,889 euros.
INNOFIRE Idrochip pellet hydro-stove 11 kw white
Aerothermal heating, the most sustainable
The aerothermal is a renewable energy that takes advantage of the outside air for its operation. Specifically, it is a high performance heat pump, similar to that of air conditioners, but instead of generating cold (or hot) air, it heats the water that circulates through the radiators or underfloor heating.
This system adapts to all types of homes and is a perfect solution if you are going to make a reform or if you already have a central heating system with a gas or oil boiler, since you will be able to take advantage of part of the installation.
Aerothermal allows you to save up to 75% of your energy consumption compared to an electrical system, 40% if compared to a diesel boiler and 20% if the boiler is gas. In addition, this same system also serves to heat the water in the shower.
The aerothermal pump works with electricity, although it consumes very little (a quarter of the energy it produces). If you want to further reduce this expense you can combine it with photovoltaic solar panels.
Basic Installation Aerothermal Equipment Junkers Frigo 15kW with ACS (277L). Price: 11,759 euros (installation included).
Basic Installation Aerothermic Units Junkers Frigo 15kW with ACS
Take advantage of the Earth’s heat
In home heating systems we can also take advantage of another renewable energy: geothermal energy. This energy takes advantage of the heat stored in the subsoil to generate hot water that circulates through underfloor heating or radiators, although it can also be used in taps.
This option is especially recommended for very large homes, with enough land to bury the pipes and a large heating consumption. The geothermal pump needs electricity to work, although it consumes only a quarter of the energy it produces, as with aerothermal energy, if you install solar panels you will have that consumption compensated.
Installation of Geothermal 1-9Kw Ecogeo Compact equipment. Price: 35,989 euros.
Installation of geothermal equipment 1-9Kw Ecogeo Compact
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