Energy Efficient Boilers
Here at xbg plumbing and heating, we can offer our extensive home heating experience to help SAVE on your energy bills with energy efficient boilers.
Not just energy efficient boilers but many other energy-saving options from heating controls, adding TRV or the benefits of power flushing your system, we have plenty of ideas that we know will help.
Is your boiler energy efficient?
Heating accounts for about 60% of what you spend in a year on energy bills, so an energy efficient boiler makes a big difference. A boiler’s energy efficiency rating is an indicator of how much it’s going to cost you to run. It’s a great way to compare new boilers to find out which energy efficient boiler model is likely to save you more on your energy bills.
How efficient is my boiler?
To determine your boiler's efficiency, you'll need to find a small sticker with an energy efficiency rating. If you have a modern boiler, you can locate the sticker on the boiler or inside your boiler's information pack. For an older boiler with 60% efficiency, only 60% of the energy used by the boiler goes to heating the home, meaning a whopping 40% is lost. So gas usage for an inefficient boiler will be much higher when compared to an energy-efficient boiler leading to higher bills.
What is a good boiler efficiency rating?
Once you've located your boiler's rating, you'll want to know what it means. The figure will range from 60% to 95%, depending on the age and type of boiler. Today's boilers will be in the high 80s or low 90s – making them very efficient boilers.
If your boiler's rating is under 85%, it's likely to be a non-condensing boiler at least 15 years old. If the rating is below 80%, the boiler will likely be an older model.
How much could you save?
Here at xbg plumbing and heating, we have provided several ways that you can help reduce your bills:
- Switch off standby - £55 per year
- Draught-proof gaps - £45 per year
- Turn off the lights - £20 per year
- Wash at 30 degrees and reduce use by one was per week - £20 per year
- Avoid using the tumble dryer - £60 per year
- Take a 4-minute shower - £70 per year
- Swap one bath a week for a shower - £12 per year
- Only fill the kettle with what you need - £36 per year
- Reduce your dishwasher use by one wash per week - £14 per year
- Insulate your hot water cylinder - £35 per year
Source: Energy Saving Trust
Need more information?
Our team are always available to help provide advice on how to be more energy efficient around the home or business, call us on 01903 536 502 for more tips to becoming more energy efficient.
