Energy efficiency starts with a new central heating system
Energy efficiency starts with a new central heating system
Every householder or business owner has experienced surging costs for electricity and gas in the last few years. This rising energy price combined with the current economic downturn has understandably lead to people looking at ways in which they can reduce the amount they spend on their utility bills. Central heating forms a major chunk of the utility bills and the costs of your central heating system is worth reviewing. Luckily the amount spent on heating your home can be saved in many ways.
First of all replace your heating system if it is inefficient, modern systems are over 90% efficient and do not waste gas.
If your central heating system is over ten years old you may want to consider replacing it. You can dramatically cut the energy you use, and in turn your bills, by getting a more efficient system installed. Condensing and Combi Boilers both make good replacements for aging systems.
You should exploit the offers and the discounts or awards that are being provided for central heating systems.
There are grants and rebates available for central heating system fitting or upgrade in the United Kingdom. A grant of 2700 ,for central heating, loft or cavity wall insulation and draught proofing, is frequently offered by the United Kingdom government. These grants are available for private owners as well as those paying a rent; you must also be receiving an allowance related to disability. A rebate of 300 could also be available for people over 60 years old.
Cavity Wall Insulation.
Approximately 30% of heat loss from a house occurs through the walls, to improve the insulating ability of the cavity you have to use a suitable insulating material. So cavity wall insulation becomes important to reduce the amount of heat loss. With the insulation, the heating system works more efficiently and the amount of heat required to heat your home also decreases. A further benefit of cavity insulation is that having it installed can actually increase the value of your home.
Solar Heating systems.
These systems utilise the rays of the sun to heat water through photo-voltaic panels, thus providing an independent, low cost and environmentally sound way of heating water for your house. Thinking for a moment of the area of your home that is exposed to the sun, and the time of this exposure you can imagine the amount of hot water you can have without any effort from your side, and you can cover all of your and your family’s hot water demands.
Following the steps outlined above can cut your central heating system and hot water costs significantly. You can keep your house warm all year round and save money without making any compromises concerning your family’s comfort.