A boiler that is efficient can make a huge difference. Heating and hot-water costs over half what you pay in energy bills each year.
Modern boilers that are well maintained burn fuel efficiently. However, they lose heat through the hot gases which escape from the flue.
Modern boilers have several advantages over older boilers, but the main one is that they’re ‘condensing.’ Condensing boilers recover more heat from exhaust gases and use it to heat central heating water. They are more efficient than older boilers. For Boiler Service Cheltenham, visit https://www.hprservicesltd.com/cheltenham-boilers/boiler-service-cheltenham/
You’ll have to choose the right heating system for you if it’s about time to replace your boiler or you are planning ahead. It might be time to switch over to a heating system with low or no carbon emissions.
Fossil fuel heating systems will likely be phased out as part of the UK Government plan to achieve net zero carbon emission by 2050. The ban will begin in 2025 with the removal of gas and oil boilers from new homes. We expect that more and more homes will switch to low-carbon heating systems, like heat pumps.
When deciding on the type of heating system that is best for you, there are several factors to consider:
- Fuel type
- Boiler type
How to identify condensing heaters
Since 2005, almost all of the gas boilers installed in the UK have been more efficient condensing boilers.
- The flue is plastic. It’s unlikely that it is a condensing unit if it’s made from metal.
- A plastic pipe runs from the bottom of the boiler, up the wall and down into the drain.
- It’s an oil or gas boiler that was installed after 2005.
How to improve your central heating system
You should consider whether you could improve your central heating by making one or two adjustments to your heating. You can do this by:
Heating controls
You can choose from a variety of heating controls that will make your system more efficient and reduce your energy bills. Learn which controls and thermostats are suitable for your heating system.
Heat recovery
The flue is where some of the heat that your boiler generates escapes. The passive flue gas heat recuperation systems can capture some of the lost heat and use it for heating your water. This will make your heating system more efficient, and save you money.
A new system of flue gas heat recuperation is not always practical for an existing boiler. If you’re installing a new boiler you can either choose a boiler that has flue gas heat recuperation built into its design or ask your installers to install a heat recovery device separately.