Reducing Energy Costs on Heating through Efficient Measures

Reducing Energy Costs on Heating through Efficient Measures There's no set time on how long a boiler will last. Many factors have a bearing from the original sizing of the boiler load, usage patterns, maintenance and service regimes, robustness of design, availability of spare parts, etc. However, most domestic boilers average lifespan is approximately 10–15 years. Factors to Consider when Replacing the Boiler Correct Size for the required Gas Load Combustion Ventilation Adequate for the Available Space Type of Flue System > Horizontal concentric > Vertical concentric Minimum Clearances Twin pipe Budget GAS TM safe Skills and Qualifications of Boiler Installer > Needs to be registered with Gas Safety Register Guidelines for Gas Boiler Maintenance Boilers should be serviced and maintained according to the manufacturer's instructions. Typically, manufacturers will stipulate a 12 month servicing cycle whereby: The condition of the boiler will be checked The installation criteria of the boiler is confirmed All safety controls must be checked for correct operation The correct burner settings must be confirmed Check for the effectiveness of the flue system Make sure that all seals are sound and in good condition Ensure clean and efficient operation of the combustion system Energy Efficiency in the Home Heating and Water Upgrading gas central heating Save up to 40% on heating bills Replacing a 15-year old boiler Save over 20% on fuel bills Upgrading heating controls Cut heating costs by about 17% Fitting a full controls package Save £50 - £60 a year Reducing heating thermostat by 1°c Cut off up to 10% of the bills Insulation Insulating the hot water cylinder Save up to £15 a year Loft insulation (at least 10" depth) Save up to 25% on heating costs Insulating cavity walls Save £70 to £100 annually on fuel bills Homes NOT insulated Accounts for up to 33% of total lost heat Average house with loft spaces & walls Accounts to more than 40% of heat lost Household Every household in UK creates around 6 tons of CO2 annually which is enough to fill 6 hot air balloons (10m diameter). In fact, the average home emits more harmful CO2 than the average car every year· The average household could save £200 a year by taking energy efficiency measures: This is equivalent to a saving of around 2 tons of CO2 Nearly £5 billion is wasted on energy in UK every year· This is enough to give every man, woman and child £84 a year· dp REFERENCES: www.corgiservices.com/2011/03/04/replacing-a-boiler-what-to-look-for/ www.calor.co.uk/customer-services/energy-efficiency/energy-saving-facts/ LONDON LTD www.emergencyplumbersgreenwich.co.uk Reducing Energy Costs on Heating through Efficient Measures There's no set time on how long a boiler will last. Many factors have a bearing from the original sizing of the boiler load, usage patterns, maintenance and service regimes, robustness of design, availability of spare parts, etc. However, most domestic boilers average lifespan is approximately 10–15 years. Factors to Consider when Replacing the Boiler Correct Size for the required Gas Load Combustion Ventilation Adequate for the Available Space Type of Flue System > Horizontal concentric > Vertical concentric Minimum Clearances Twin pipe Budget GAS TM safe Skills and Qualifications of Boiler Installer > Needs to be registered with Gas Safety Register Guidelines for Gas Boiler Maintenance Boilers should be serviced and maintained according to the manufacturer's instructions. Typically, manufacturers will stipulate a 12 month servicing cycle whereby: The condition of the boiler will be checked The installation criteria of the boiler is confirmed All safety controls must be checked for correct operation The correct burner settings must be confirmed Check for the effectiveness of the flue system Make sure that all seals are sound and in good condition Ensure clean and efficient operation of the combustion system Energy Efficiency in the Home Heating and Water Upgrading gas central heating Save up to 40% on heating bills Replacing a 15-year old boiler Save over 20% on fuel bills Upgrading heating controls Cut heating costs by about 17% Fitting a full controls package Save £50 - £60 a year Reducing heating thermostat by 1°c Cut off up to 10% of the bills Insulation Insulating the hot water cylinder Save up to £15 a year Loft insulation (at least 10" depth) Save up to 25% on heating costs Insulating cavity walls Save £70 to £100 annually on fuel bills Homes NOT insulated Accounts for up to 33% of total lost heat Average house with loft spaces & walls Accounts to more than 40% of heat lost Household Every household in UK creates around 6 tons of CO2 annually which is enough to fill 6 hot air balloons (10m diameter). In fact, the average home emits more harmful CO2 than the average car every year· The average household could save £200 a year by taking energy efficiency measures: This is equivalent to a saving of around 2 tons of CO2 Nearly £5 billion is wasted on energy in UK every year· This is enough to give every man, woman and child £84 a year· dp REFERENCES: www.corgiservices.com/2011/03/04/replacing-a-boiler-what-to-look-for/ www.calor.co.uk/customer-services/energy-efficiency/energy-saving-facts/ LONDON LTD www.emergencyplumbersgreenwich.co.uk