The cheapest and most sustainable energy is the energy that we do not use!

Follow the Danish Energy Agency's energy saving recommendations, which will help us get well through the energy crisis. Delay turning on the heat and lower the indoor temperature to 19 degrees in the warmest rooms. Turn off all light as well as appliances not in use. Follow the tips below to save heat.

10 tips on district heating

	1.Fresh indoor climate  Dry and fresh air is cheaper to heat. Open all windows to thoroughly air your home at least once a day for up to five minutes and remember to turn off the thermostats while doing it. Hang the laundry outside or in rooms equipped for it in order to avoid moisture.
	2. Ideal room temperature 21 degrees is a comfortable room temperature for most people. For every degree you lower the temperature, you save five percent on your heat consumption. When the thermostat is set at 3, it means that the room temperature will be approx. 21 degrees. However, our present recommendation is to set the thermostats at 2, corresponding to approx. 19 degrees – possibly higher in the bathroom so that the moisture can evaporate.
	3. Even radiator heat Use all radiators in the room and set them alike. A radiator works properly when it is hot at the top and cold at the bottom.
	4. Stable floor heating Set the floor heating at a suitable temperature and then refrain from further regulating it. It may take up to 12 hours for the chosen setting to be noticeable.
	5. Warm nights Maintain a minimum temperature of 16 degrees. If the temperature drops significantly, it takes a lot of energy to reheat the home. Too low temperatures may also increase the risk of mould. Shut doors to cold rooms.
	6. Limited hot water consumption Set the hot water temperature in your home at 50-55 degrees and take shorter showers. Hot water may cost up to twice as much as cold water, and for every minute you shorten your shower, you will save between 8 and 12 litres of water.
	7. Free air circulation around radiators Always keep curtains, furniture, carpets and clothes away from the radiator and the thermostat. The air around the radiator shall be able to move freely, and the thermostat's heat sensor must not be covered.
	8. Cold return temperature The colder the return temperature, the better the heat in the district heating water is utilised. You can check your return temperature on your meter. You can also check cooling and consumption in  Self-service
	9. Optimal insulation Make sure your home's pipes, ceiling and external walls are well insulated. Also make sure that doors and windows are tightly sealed. Maybe get new energy windows – to save energy and avoid condensation on the windows – and to generally ensure a better indoor climate.
	10. Check the heating system Maintain your heating system well and replace the old circulation pump and the thermostats if necessary. Check your meter once a month so that you can manage your consumption and quickly detect any fluctuations. Have the unit checked regularly to make sure it is working efficiently.

Turn off the heating unit during summer

It is relatively easy to turn off the heating unit during summer!