Boiler Maintenance and Replacement to Reduce Energy Costs

BOILER MAINTENANCE AND REPLACEMENT to Reduce Energy Costs An average lifespan for most domestic boilers is approximately Many factors have a bearing from the original sizing of the boiler for the load, usage patterns, maintenance and service regimes, robustness of design, availability of spare parts, etc. 10 – 15 years FACTORS TO CONSIDER FOR BOILER REPLACEMENT Skills and Qualification Boiler Fiiter/Installer The Photo säfe REGISTER Name License No. 34567890 Patrick Glover Registration No. 123456789 GAS TM safe Comapny Glover & Sons Valid from 01 APR 12 Security Hologram Gas Installers Espires REGISTER 01 MAR 13 Needs to be registered with Gas Safety Register Competent and registered gas installer with an Identification Card Typical charge can range from £1,800 for a straight boiler replacement with no additional work on the central heating system to £3,000 - £5,000 for a new central heating system (radiators, boiler, controls etc) to above £6,000 for the large full central heating systems Guidelines for the Care / Maintenance of Gas Boilers All Safety Controls will be Checked for Correct Operation All Seals Confirmed as being Sound and in Good Condition The Effectiveness of the Flue System %3D The Clean and Efficient Operation of the Combustion System The Correct Burner Settings are Confirmed :Tips on Energy Efficiency at Home Heating & Water Upgrading your gas central heating could save you up to 40% on the heating bill Replacing an old boiler could save you over 1/5 on your fuel bills and up to 32% if you opt for a condensing boiler (based on a 3-bed semi-detached home) Water needn't be heated Cut Heating Costs by about 17%, by upgrading your heating controls to scalding temperature Setting the thermostat at 60 degrees centigrade or 140 degrees Fahrenheit usually quite adequate By fitting a full controls package save £50 - £60 a year you could Insulating cavity walls reduces heat loss through the wall by up to 60% and save you £70 to £100 each year on your fuel bill Insulation Without insulation, your walls are responsible for as much as 33% of all your lost heat If everyone in UK installed cavity wall insulation With loft insulation to a depth of at least 250mm (10") you could save up to 25% of your heating CO2 emissions can be cut by 9 million tons The Household The average household could save £200 a year by taking energy efficiency measures GTons of Carbon Dioxide created by every household every year This is equivalent to a saving of around 2 tons of CO2 合 合 合 Sources: Plumbing & Heating http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Gas_Safe_Register.svg http://www.exeter.gov.uk/index.aspx?articleid=13849 http://www.corgiservices.com/2011/03/04/replacing-a-boiler-what-to-look-for/ http://www.calor.co.uk/customer-services/energy-efficiency/energy-saving-facts/ www.boilerrepaircroydon.net 00