Wales, UK - What Is the Efficiency of My Boiler? Discussed by Total Boiler Services

A European Commission report estimates that boilers are responsible for approximately 10% of all carbon dioxide emissions in the UK. In order to reduce our environmental impact, we must all work together to improve boiler efficiency.

Total Boiler Services offer a customer-focused, expert boiler service whether you need the efficiency of your boiler checked and advice on how you can improve it, a service, repair or new installation we can help. We also offer a 24/7 emergency call-out service for your home or business if you need it. Contact us today on 02922 407934.

What Makes Boilers Inefficient?

When a boiler is installed or commissioned incorrectly, it may not work properly. As a result, performance is poor and efficiency is lower than expected.

A boiler may not be suitable for a property where it is installed. In properties with old or inefficient piping and radiators, a new boiler is unlikely to make much difference. A cost-effective solution may be to improve the existing system rather than install a new boiler.

In general, boilers are most efficient at their “set point.”. If the boiler’s settings are incorrect, it will not perform to its full potential. Boilers are often turned down too low by homeowners in an effort to save on their energy bills without realizing that this may reduce their efficiency.

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Don’t panic if your boiler doesn’t seem to be working right after its initial installation. It may just need time to ‘bed in’ and reach its full potential. See how it goes after a few weeks. In order to reap the full benefits of a new and more efficient boiler, your home may need some basic energy efficiency improvements. A good and reputable Boiler Company like Total Boiler Services will come back and assess it if you feel it isn’t working effectively for you.

Draught-proofing prevents heat from escaping through gaps around doors and windows when properly installed insulation keeps the heat in (and reduces costs). Roofs and walls can also lose heat, so they need to be properly insulated. Before or during the installation of a new boiler, consider a few simple steps that can make a big difference.

There are many factors that influence a boiler’s efficiency, including its age, model, quality of installation, maintenance, and whether it is a condensing or non-condensing boiler. In comparison, today’s most efficient boilers have a 97% efficiency, compared to boilers that are 15 years old which have a 55% efficiency.

The new A-rated condensing boiler could save you hundreds of pounds per year over your old G-rated or F-rated boiler. When you upgrade to a new A-rated condensing boiler, you may still be able to save as much as £200 annually on your energy bills.

It is estimated that you could save £340 per year if you replace an old G-rated boiler with an A-rated condensing combi boiler if you have gas central heating and a three-bedroom house of average size. If you have an oil central heating system and one-bedroom, you could save between £480 and £500. Savings will vary depending on your home’s age and insulation level, as well as how well it is draft-proofed.

Customer service is at the heart of everything we do in Wales, the South West, Shropshire, and the Midlands. Get in touch with us today at 02922 407934.

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