At a time when most people are feeling the pinch with high energy bills, being able to save some cash can be a welcome surprise. Yet, the majority of homeowners don’t realise just how much they could save by having a new boiler fitted.
According to the Energy Saving Trust those living in a semi-detached house can save up to £540 per year by changing their old G-rated gas boiler, for a new A-rated condensing boiler with thermostatic controls on radiators, room thermostat and a programmer. For those living in a detached house, the savings could be as high as £840 per year.
Should I take the plunge and upgrade?
A lot of people worry that it may take a long time to change a boiler and choose to put it off until the summer when they won’t need to use their heating as much. The reality is that a new boiler can be installed in as little as a day or two and with very little disruption, so there really isn’t a good reason to put it off.
Some people will wait until their boiler has broken down to replace it, but that risks you being without vital heating and hot water just when you need it most. If your boiler is more than ten years old and now out of warranty, it could be beneficial to look at an upgrade.
If you’re looking at boilers in Gloucester or the surrounding areas, it is also worth considering the length of warranty that is available with your new boiler. This can vary from brand to brand, but it can provide an extra level of reassurance to know that you won’t have added costs to consider for several years.
What kind of boiler will work best for my home?
Professionals, such as https://www.hprservicesltd.com/gloucester-boilers/boiler-service-gloucester will be able to provide advice on whether a new boiler is recommended and what type would work best for your needs. This can depend on a variety of factors, including the size of your home, how many people live in it, the number of radiators you need to power and your needs for a hot water supply.
In order to lower carbon emissions, the UK will probably be moving to hydrogen blend boilers, so it is important to consider this, if you are planning to upgrade your boiler in the near future.
