ᐅ Rooms feeling cold despite the heating being on

Created on: 2 Apr 2012 17:49
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Hello everyone,

I was very unhappy with my heating system during the cold temperatures at the beginning of the year. The rooms always felt cold to me, even though the radiators themselves were warm to the touch. Now that the temperatures are dropping again, I’m experiencing the same issue and would like to try solving it with reflective foil insulation. What do you think of my idea?

And one more quick question before I finish: How have you improved the sealing of your windows to prevent drafts?

Cheers everyone
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Luca-1
15 Oct 2015 06:53
I have the same issue. So, I got to work and sealed my doors and windows. The heating system was also serviced again last week.

That made quite a difference.
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seiler-1
24 Dec 2015 10:30
The cause of heat loss is simply leaky windows and doors. I experienced this as well, and we needed to replace the windows anyway. We have now done that, and the house is noticeably warmer. New windows really make a difference.
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Marcel-1
2 Feb 2016 06:06
New windows are also quite expensive. Especially with our older building, it is a costly matter. So, in late autumn, I sealed my windows. Before that, I used a small candle to check where the drafts were coming from. Then, I applied sealing strips around the frames. Beforehand, I cleaned the frames thoroughly to ensure the sealing strips would stick properly.

This made a noticeable difference, and it is now about 5°C (41°F) warmer. Very comfortable, and you can really feel it.