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Energy efficient A-rated gas boilers
Most of us are reliant on our gas boilers, and things become rather bleak when they break down. We also spend a good portion of our income on energy, heating alone accounts for 55-60% of our energy bills, so an energy efficient boiler makes a huge difference. A modern boiler will reduce your fuel bills, cut your carbon footprint and make your home more energy efficient.
Gas boilers are the most commonly used heating system in the UK. For the average household connected to mains gas, a modern A-rated boiler is the most efficient way to heat the home and provide hot water on demand. Boilers come in various sizes, a 20-35kW boiler will provide all the hot water and heating requirements of the average UK family home of 3-4 bedrooms. Homes with additional ensuite bathrooms will benefit from a 35kW plus boiler.
Types of energy efficient boilers
A combination (combi) boiler provides hot water on demand. It contains most of the required components within the boiler itself. Installing a combi boiler means there’s no longer the need for a hot water tank in an upstairs cupboard.
Heat-only, also known as a conventional or open vented boiler, has components such as a hot and cold-water tank and a circulation pump, located separately from the boiler. This means that more space in the property is used to house this type of boiler system. This boiler stores hot water in a cylinder or storage tank making it more suitable to larger properties where people often use hot water at the same time.
System gas boilers, or closed vent boilers, are similar to a conventional boiler but without the need for a large cold-water tank in the loft. A system boiler still has a hot water cylinder, but the feed and expansion tank are replaced by an expansion vessel in the boiler. This type of boiler is great for large properties and an excellent choice to increase water pressure.
What are the benefits of energy efficient gas boilers?
With the average UK household spending at least 55% of their energy bills on heating alone. Installing a modern energy-efficient gas boiler can go a long way to controlling how much you spend on energy.
Not only do energy-efficient gas boilers use modern technology and better-quality materials to provide superior conversion of gas into hot water, but they also offer users modern technology to better control energy use. This allows the user to control energy use and maximise efficiency and save money on energy bills.
New energy efficient boilers operate at roughly 95% efficiency, whereas an older boiler could be as low as 50%. This means that 50% of what you’re spending is being wasted.
If a boiler is not for you, it’s definitely worth considering an air source heat pump.