Heating and hot water

Boilers account for around 60% of the carbon dioxide emissions in a gas heated home. By replacing an old G rated boiler with a new high efficiency condensing boiler and improving your heating controls, you will significantly cut your home's carbon dioxide emissions and could save as much as £235 a year.

The current lifespan of a boiler is around 15 years and fitting an A rated high efficiency condensing boiler with the correct heating controls can make a huge difference to your heating bills over time.

What is a high efficiency condensing boiler?

A high efficiency condensing boiler works on the principle of recovering as much as possible of the waste heat which is normally wasted from the flue of a conventional (non-condensing) boiler. High efficiency condensing boilers convert 86% or more of their fuel into heat, compared to 65% for old G rated boilers.

Is my boiler a high efficiency condensing boiler?

If your boiler is an A-rated boiler according to SEDBUK ratings then it is a high efficiency condensing boiler.

How do I buy a high efficiency condensing boiler?

Click here for help in finding a high efficiency condensing boiler

Heating controls

Watch this guide to using heating controls

Heating controls will keep your home at a comfortable temperature, making it warm when you want it but switching off when you don't. They include: a programmer, a room thermostat, a combined programmable room thermostat, a cylinder thermostat and Thermostatic radiator valves (TRVs).

Heating from renewable energy sources

Did you know that you can use natural - or renewable - energy sources like heat from the sun or wood to heat your home and water? There are three main options suitable for home use.

There may be grants and offers available to help you install an energy efficient heating system.

Alternatively, contact your local Energy Saving Trust advice centre on 0800 512 012.

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