Additional gas cost-efficiency hints
Additional gas cost-efficiency hints
Your home is probably already centrally heated. Whilst most are functioning well their energy economy could be improved with a few limited modifications to the houses central heating controls. First Off, a time switch or heating system programmer enables you to set central heating and hot water to come on only at periods when required. Fixing the periods when energy is actively being used will significantly cut your charges.
Room thermostats which mechanically switch the heating off at a particular heat level will also save energy. Large cuts in energy use can be achieved by limiting energy use to the level necessary to hit the target room heat level. Each rooms warmth level can be individually moderated by adding radiator thermostat valves. This will help you to maintain the bedrooms cooler than the main living area.
One of the main causes of high fuel costs and a leading source of gas inefficiency comes from old heating boilers. Most boilers have a life of 15 years and tend to have more problems and become less efficient after this time. The energy efficiency ratings of new central heating boilers shows that they are more efficient. The most efficient boilers in terms of saving money are called condensing gas boilers which use thirty -forty % less fuel. The heat exchanger contained in these heating boilers pulls warmth from the exhaust gases and uses it to warm cold water. You may be qualified for a grant to set up a condensing central heating boiler and it is worth talking to a heating consultant to look into this.