Keeping Cozy in Lancaster: Your Guide to Warm Student Living with Bayt

Lancaster is a fantastic city for students, but the winter weather can be a challenge. At Bayt, we’re dedicated to ensuring our residents enjoy comfortable, warm homes throughout the year. This guide offers practical tips to keep your Bayt student accommodation toasty, along with information about how we prioritize energy efficiency and warmth in our properties.

Why Some Student Lets Get Chilly (and What Bayt Does Differently)

It’s no secret that some student lets in Lancaster, especially those in older buildings, can struggle to retain heat. At Bayt, we understand this and take proactive steps to ensure our properties are warm and energy-efficient. We regularly inspect and maintain heating systems – primarily gas central heating systems in most of our properties – and prioritize upgrades that improve insulation and reduce energy consumption. We are also working towards improving the EPC ratings of our properties.

Top Tips for Staying Warm in Your Student Home:

1. Stop Heat Loss with Effective Insulation:

   • Seal Drafty Windows and Doors: Don’t let precious heat escape through gaps! Draft excluders placed at the bottom of doors create an effective barrier against cold air. For windows, consider investing in thermal curtains or hanging thick blankets – they’ll make a noticeable difference to the room’s temperature.
   • Prevent Heat Loss Through Gaps: Look for any cracks around window and door frames. A bead of sealant or some weather stripping from your local DIY store can work wonders.

2. Layer Up for Warmth:

   • Dressing in layers is a smart way to trap body heat. Thermal socks, warm jumpers, and base layers are winter wardrobe essentials for any student in Lancaster.

3. Smart Heating Strategies (Prioritizing Safety):

   • Using Electric Blankets and Heaters Safely: An electric blanket is perfect for pre-heating your bed before you climb in. If your Bayt property allows them, a small space heater can provide targeted extra warmth. However, always follow safety guidelines. Never leave heating appliances unattended, and ensure they have automatic shut-off features.
   • Invest in Cozy Bedding: Warm bedding, like flannel sheets, a good quality duvet, and extra blankets, is essential for a comfortable night’s sleep.

4. Simple Tricks for Instant Warmth:

   • A hot water bottle is a classic and effective way to warm up quickly on a cold evening.
   • Insulate Your Floors: Rugs on hard floors not only add a touch of home but also provide valuable insulation, keeping your feet warm and preventing heat loss through the floor.

5. Lifestyle Habits for a Warmer You:

   • Even light exercise generates heat and helps you stay warm from the inside out.
   • Warm food and drinks, like hearty soups and hot chocolate, help regulate your body temperature.

6. Communication and Community in Your Bayt Home:

   • The communal areas in your Bayt accommodation are often well-heated, providing a comfortable space to socialize and relax.
   • Talking to your housemates about the ideal room temperature ensures everyone stays comfortable.

7. Budget-Friendly DIY Insulation Tips:

   • Looking for affordable ways to boost your room’s insulation? Try these simple DIY solutions:
     
     • Homemade Draft Excluders: Transform old fabric and rice or dried beans into effective draft excluders. This tutorial shows you how: How To Make a Draught Excluder.
     • Bubble Wrap Window Insulation: Bubble wrap is a surprisingly effective and inexpensive way to insulate windows. Simply cut it to size and attach it with tape.

8. Creating a Cozy Atmosphere with Lighting:

   • Use warm-toned light bulbs to create a welcoming and cozy atmosphere in your student room.

Bayt’s Commitment to Warm and Energy-Efficient Student Living:

We understand that heating costs are a concern for many students. At Bayt, we’re committed to providing warm and energy-efficient homes. Many of our properties feature double glazing and improved wall and loft insulation to minimize heat loss. We are also working on improving our EPC ratings across our portfolio.

• Regular Heating System Maintenance: We conduct regular checks and maintenance on the gas central heating systems in our properties to ensure they are running efficiently.
• Quick Response Maintenance: If you encounter any heating issues at your Bayt accommodation near Lancaster University or in the city centre, please report it immediately via our online maintenance reporting form: Link to Reporting Form. Our maintenance team will respond promptly.
• 24/7 Support: For persistent heating problems or urgent issues, please call our 24/7 hotline at [Insert Phone Number].

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