Insulating your home generally requires significant financial sacrifices. But it is still important if you want to keep the interior warm enough in winter. That is why energy-saving renovations are subsidized by the government. However, it is quite possible to heat your home if you have little money. The proof is as simple as it is effective with this trick.

There are several measures that can be taken to counteract heat loss, especially when using a heater. You can put insulating seals on your windows, cover your interior with thick carpets or even install thermal curtains. However, these measures alone are not enough to fully insulate and heat your home, so many people do not hesitate to use other methods to better heat their homes. More economical, our tip is to simply insulate your radiator to prevent heat loss.

Why insulate the radiator?

The benefits of insulating your radiator are numerous. You may not know it, but   25% of the heat emitted by the radiator is absorbed by the walls  . By not insulating, the latter loses effectiveness.

However, using insulation on the back of your heater will prevent energy loss and provide more warmth in your home during the winter while reducing the cost of energy bills. Insulating the radiator therefore makes it possible to maintain the desired temperature by avoiding the use of an  additional heater  .

Installing insulation behind the radiator is also an ecological act, since excessive energy consumption increases CO2 gas emissions into the air.

How do you insulate a radiator to better heat your home?

In order to take advantage of all the heat emitted by the radiator, it is advisable to install a reflective panel on the back of the radiator. This can be done using a protective adhesive film called insulating film, which aims to maintain a warm temperature inside the house.  The insulating film is essential because it improves the performance of the radiator by about 5 to 10%, thus   avoiding heat loss  . And who says energy loss, says high bills!

With this trick you can reduce your energy costs and avoid purchasing an additional heater.

How much does insulation foil cost?

Insulating your radiator will cost you much less than  buying a boiler  . In France,   you can buy insulation foil for less than 20 euros a roll  . To install it, you can seek professional help or, better yet, do it yourself.

A few tips on how to properly insulate a radiator with adhesive foil

• Before installing insulation behind your radiator, make sure it is turned off.
• Measure the space behind the appliance before purchasing the required amount of insulation foil.
• If your radiator is tall, mark the position of its bracket for better reference.
• Once you have finished the insulation foil, cut it according to the dimensions you collected previously.
• When applying the film, be sure to remove all air bubbles to prevent it from peeling off.
• Some aluminum foil insulation does not contain adhesive. In this case, use wallpaper paste or tape to fix it.
• Once the glue is dry, you can turn the heating back on and your home will be better insulated.