Every year, around October 15th, most landlords kick off the heating season.
This symbolic date marks the start of a collective challenge: providing enough heat to ensure tenants’ comfort, while avoiding energy waste and overconsumption.
Between rising energy prices, regulatory requirements, and thermal comfort concerns, the winter period confronts managers with a delicate balance: keeping heating under control without compromising occupant satisfaction.
And even before we get into technology, there are simple, effective measures to start the season off right.
Here, our Kocliko Energy Managers share 5 practical tips to support the start of the heating season, then explain how Kocliko technology makes it possible to go further in energy efficiency and performance.
1️⃣ Putting off the heating a bit… naturally
Holding off on turning the radiators back on often helps extend the savings built up over the summer.
The body adapts quickly: a sweater, a blanket, or a throw are sometimes worth a few degrees of heating!
💡 Every day gained before turning the heating back on means energy saved, with no loss of comfort.
2️⃣ Optimizing control on the manager’s side
Before the season kicks off, managers play a key role:
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Checking the boiler room control settings,
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Insulating the pipes in unheated areas,
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And scheduling a power flush if necessary.
After an energy retrofit (for example, external wall insulation done over the summer), remember to reconfigure the control settings: the building’s needs have changed!
3️⃣ A few alternatives depending on nuance:
Occupants can play their part in energy moderation too:
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Keep windows and doors closed during the heating season,
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Open the shutters during the day to capture solar heat 🌞,
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Close them at night to keep the heat in,
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Set the thermostats to 19°C in living areas and 17°C in bedrooms.
Simple steps, but decisive ones for limiting heat loss and stabilizing indoor temperature.
4️⃣ Lowering the temperature intelligently
Lowering the heating slightly, without sacrificing comfort, remains one of the most effective levers:
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16-17 °C at night,
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14–15°C during extended absences.
These adjustments deliver real savings while maintaining stable comfort.
💡 On average, –1°C = –7% energy consumed.
5️⃣ Measuring, tracking, and adjusting continuously
Beyond the initial actions and settings, performance comes down to monitoring.
Measuring temperatures, identifying drifts, and adjusting continuously helps avoid overconsumption and ensures consistent comfort throughout the winter.
How Kocliko helps you go further
Kocliko combines connected sensors, thermal modeling (digital twin), and human support to help landlords and operators:
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track consumption and temperatures in real time,
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spot overheated dwellings,
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automatically adjust the controls,
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and quantify the energy savings achieved.
Deployed in over 31,000 homes, Kocliko’s patented, LNE-certified technology delivers an average of 21% energy savings while improving tenants’ thermal comfort.
The start of the heating season is the perfect time to review your practices and adopt the right habits.
With a few simple adjustments and smart control, you can heat better without heating too much.
And with Kocliko, this energy moderation becomes simple, measurable, and lasting.
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