英国家庭使用廉价的黑客,如散热器后面的叶子,以节省能源,在冬季保持温暖。
UK households use cheap hacks like foil behind radiators to save energy and stay warm this winter.
随着冬天的寒冷和积雪来临,英国家庭正转向低成本的黑客,以保暖和削减能源开支。
As winter sets in with cold snaps and snow, UK households are turning to low-cost hacks to stay warm and cut energy bills.
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Consumer group Which?
建议把干毛巾或铝泡沫放在散热器后面——费用只有1.35英镑——以反映室内热量,提高效率,特别是在外墙上。
recommends placing a dry towel or aluminum foil behind radiators—costing as little as £1.35—to reflect heat into rooms, improving efficiency, especially on external walls.
当室外温度下降到15摄氏度以下时,国家卫生局建议取暖。
The NHS advises heating when outdoor temps drop below 15°C.
虽然结果不尽相同,但人们赞扬该方法简单、负担得起、易于实施,为在不进行重大升级的情况下减少能源使用提供了切实可行的步骤。
While results vary, the method is praised for being simple, affordable, and easy to implement, offering a practical step to reduce energy use without major upgrades.