The heating season is underway. Average expenditure of over 1000 euros. The 5 Facile.it tricks to lower your bills, which vary by up to 34% between the most convenient offer and the least advantageous one
Here we are, the season of radiators on has begun. From today it is possible to heat buildings in much of Italy. And that means higher bills. According to an analysis by Facile.it, with current free market rates, Italians will spend an average of 1,024 euros on heating. A figure that weighs on the family budget, especially in a context of still unstable energy costs. But it is possible to lighten the bills, with small daily attentions and more structural choices. Here are five strategies, according to Facile.it, to save hundreds of euros on your bill.
Let’s go by “degrees”: just one degree less is worth 100 euros in savings on your bill
No to tropical temperatures at home. Lowering the temperature by just one degree allows you to save up to 100 euros a year. Another effective strategy is to reduce the time the radiators are turned on: turning them off an hour earlier each day equates to around 35 euros less on your bill. To optimize consumption it is useful to install thermostatic valves, which automatically regulate the temperature of each room and avoid heating unused rooms.
Efficient boiler and common sense to save on heating
A well-maintained system is synonymous with safety and savings. Fume control is mandatory, but it is good practice to inspect the boiler at least once a year. An inefficient boiler consumes more and increases the risk of breakdowns. Then there is common sense, which costs nothing: avoid opening the windows for too long with the radiators on; do not cover radiators; close shutters and shutters in the evening to limit heat loss. Thus consumption can be significantly reduced.
Structural interventions with renovation bonus
Structural interventions can be evaluated to improve the energy efficiency of the home. A thermal coat, roof insulation or window replacement can reduce consumption by up to 50%. Even a simple false ceiling can reduce energy needs by 20%. For 2025 it is still possible to take advantage of the restructuring bonus, which allows you to amortize part of the costs through tax deductions.
The help of technology to save: smart thermostats and home automation
Technology is an ally in keeping consumption under control. Smart thermostats allow you to manage heating remotely, monitor temperature variations and automatically adapt the operation of the system based on weather conditions. Automatic control units can then be installed, which regulate the temperature dynamically and avoid wasting energy due to power surges or bad programming.
Be careful with the supplier: choosing the right offer can save you up to 310 euros
The free gas market offers hundreds of different tariffs and the price differences between one and another are considerable. The expense for the gas bill can vary by up to 34% between the most convenient and least advantageous offer. Translated into the bill it means up to 310 euros of difference per year just for home heating. Switching to a new supplier is not immediate. It takes between 15 and 60 days, so this is the time to compare offers and consider a change. And the passage, even if it is not immediate, is free.
