A typical modern UK household makes use of a central heating system for everything from keeping the home warm to heating up water. This system is efficient and convenient because it uses just one boiler for multiple tasks, but homeowners who want to reduce their heating costs and energy consumption can still take more steps to increase the energy efficiency of their homes. For instance, if your home has a fairly old boiler, you might want to consider hiring a boiler replacement company to update your central heating system.
Invest in a Combi Boiler Replacement
Combi boilers or combination boilers are now the norm when it comes to at-home heating. It is more efficient than your regular boilers overall. The difference between the two is that the latter has hot water cylinders. Perhaps the biggest issue with the hot water cylinder is that it lets some heat escape. A combi boiler doesn’t need a hot water cylinder. It provides hot water directly instead of heating it up when the programmer tells it to.
Connect to the Mains Gas
Although combi boilers can use other types of fuel like oil and LPG, gas is still the most cost-efficient option. This might be harder for areas that don’t have access to the mains gas, but it should not be a problem for people living in the city. If you don’t have an existing connection, you might want to contact companies that operate gas networks to see how much it would cost you.
Install Heat Recovery Systems
One added benefit of installing new boilers is that they are compatible with the latest heat recovery systems that can make your central heating system even more efficient. According to Energy Savings Trust, these systems can save up to 17 per cent of energy in heating water.
Reference Sources
Heating and hot water, Energy Saving Trust
Replacing my boiler, Energy Saving Trust