Save Energy with Environmentally Efficient Central Heating & Radiators

Do you know if your central heating system rates highly for energy efficiency?

It's recommended that you have your central heating boiler serviced once a year to check that it's working safely and efficiently. The lifespan of a boiler is generally 15 years so if yours is an old one, then it's time to invest in an energy efficient boiler. Check that your central heating radiators are working to their maximum output too. An A-rated, high efficiency condensing boiler can save you hundreds of pounds a year. Boilers account for approximately 60% of carbon dioxide emissions in a gas heated home so replacing a struggling old one with a brand new condensing boiler can significantly cut those emissions.

Why Try to Be Energy Efficient in your Home?

With the suspension of the HIPs home sellers are more likely to concentrate on the Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) that is still a requirement for you to have before placing your house up for sale. The EPC inspector will survey and assess your home and give it an energy rating. SEDBUK, the Seasonal Efficiency of Domestic Boilers, was developed under the governments energy efficiency best practice programme and gives a level of standardization to the boiler manufacturers to measure how efficient their boilers are. A-rated boilers are the most efficient and old G-rated the least. If every household in the UK replaced their old central heating system with an A rated condensing boiler it would cut CO2 emissions by 6.7 million tonnes. That's the equivalent of enough energy to heat 1.9 million homes for a whole year.

Central Heating Systems - Looking After Radiators

Taking a little time learning how to control your central heating system at home can make all the difference to your annual fuel bills. The room thermostat should be set between 18-20 degrees for a normal comfortable temperature, but try lowering it a degree or so, to see if you can still live comfortably with slightly less warmth. Use your timer to set the heating to only switch on during the times when you're actually at home. Make sure you set your individual radiator thermostats too if you have them, if not, consider installing some on your central heating radiators because you'll have even more control over the temperature in each room. A good general maintenance routine to bleed your radiators from time to time to get rid of any excess air in the pipes to be sure that they are operating to their maximum efficiency. Don't forget to set the temperature of your hot water supply, it shouldn't be too high, but 60 degrees Celsius is ideal as any lower will risks bacteria growth, and too high is a waste of energy.

Simply Radiators Ltd. Top Quality Efficient Radiators for Less

Simply Radiators offer a fantastic range of top quality radiators and services. We can offer technical support, site surveys, personalised design and consultation, plus delivery direct to your door. We can supply you with central heating radiators manufactured to your individual specification, contact our sales team now on 01908 566906.