Boilers and radiators - make the most of yours
They can pump out the heat efficiently with a little tlc
Did you know that the average annual gas and electricity bill for a family living in a 3 bed house is over £1,300?
And for most of us, it's the the big white thing upstairs that eats all the cash. Yes, the boiler we all curse when the hot water has run out or the house feels like a fridge freezer.
But the simple fact is, they tend to be pretty important parts of everyday life, especially at this time of year. So it pays to look after yours.
Has your old boiler seen better days?
With heating controls and proper programmmer you can
SAVE up to £200 off your annual bill.
The beauty being, you can keep warm when you want to and switch it off when you don’t.
Get your boiler serviced regularly
This must by done a Corgi qualified engineer, to make sure it works efficiently. So ask for credentials.
This could SAVE you hundreds of £££ on emergency call out costs, especially on weekends and bank holidays. Try to prevent problems before they even happen!
Insulate
your hot water tank
Another largely forgotten item, but there's no point spending hard-earned money heating the bath water, just to let it escape.
Lagging central heating and hot water pipes could also
SAVE £30 per year.
Does your radiator radiate well?
Just a few easy things can really help, however.
Bleed your radiators
Radiators and pipes can get air pockets in them, meaning the hot water doesn't flow properly. To keep them working effectively, a simple bleed will release any air. This is a good job to do in the summer so you are prepared for the colder months.
Move furniture away from radiators
To maximise the heat flow around the room, just use some common sense. There’s no point blocking out all that lovely heat with a big, old sofa. You need to stay warm not the sofa!
Turn radiators off
Again, simple enough. That spare bedroom, you never go into. Does it really need heating during the winter? |
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