The trick to switching your windows to winter mode and staying warm when it snows (you'll save money)

While the weather has been gray and gloomy for several weeks, the first snowflakes have just fallen. If we love watching this spectacle from our window, the snow goes hand in hand with the drop in temperatures. In fact, over the past few days, temperatures have been dropping considerably. So we only want one thing: to go home, and above all to stay warm. But now, following the energy crisis, the French's electricity bill continues to increase.

However, there are many tips for warming up your interior without breaking your budget. Some, very effective, are still little known, such as switching your windows to winter mode. But how to proceed? Here is the simple technical secret to coping with falling temperatures, while saving energy. A way to preserve the planet and your wallet.

How to switch your windows to winter mode?

The winter period is coming and so are the cool temperatures. Between the shortening days and the cold, energy consumption increases this time of year. To preserve the planet and your wallet, there are simple actions, such as lowering the temperature of your heating and turning off appliances when they are not in use. There are many other tips, and some are emerging on social media. This is the case of a little-known technique, which emerged on the social network TikTok. And against all expectations, it concerns windows.

By adjusting the tightness of the seal on your windows, you can warm up your interior. Depending on the window models you have, it is possible to adjust the tightness of the joint. To do this, you must open your double-glazed window and look at the place where the latch is located which allows you to close the window. On this latch there is a screw that can be tightened or loosened with a suitable screwdriver. Thanks to this manipulation, the seal is tight and this prevents fresh air from outside from entering. This position is called “winter fashion“. Conversely, it is possible to loosen the screw in summer in case of extreme heat. Indeed, when you are very hot during the summer period, this method is also very effective.

How to keep your house warm in winter?

Windows therefore play a key role in your energy consumption. So, to stay warm during the winter, you need to keep the windows closed so that the cold does not spread to every corner of the house. However, it is possible to ventilate the rooms from time to time to avoid humidity.

Other tips allow you to heat an interior efficiently, such as adjusting the temperature room by room or closing doors and shutters at night. To gain a few precious degrees, also consider dusting the radiators or installing carpets and curtains.

A graduate of CELSA, I have always been passionate about journalism since my early childhood. Originally from the South of France, I left Nice, my hometown, to come live in…