Your gas boiler keeps your home warm and gives you hot water when you need it. But if your boiler is old, it might not be doing its job very efficiently. An inefficient boiler wastes energy and makes you pay more on your heating bills than necessary.
For example, a G-rated boiler only runs at around 60% efficiency, which means that 40% of the energy it uses goes to waste instead of actually heating your home. In comparison, a new A-rated condensing boiler can achieve efficiency levels above 90%. More of the fuel gets turned into heat and that helps you save on heating bills. In this case, you will want to hire a company that specialises in boiler installations in Essex.
A modern, A-rated condensing boiler can reach efficiency levels above 90%. More of the fuel gets turned into heat and that helps you save on heating bills. According to the Energy Saving Trust, replacing an old G-rated boiler with an A-rated one (along with installing full heating controls) could save homeowners in the UK up to £420 a year.
Boiler efficiency is measured using two main systems— the Energy-related Products (ErP) directive and the Seasonal Efficiency of Domestic Boilers in the UK (SEDBUK).
Introduced in 2015, the ErP rating system grades boilers from A+++ to G. A-rated boilers are at least 90% efficient, so they turn almost all the fuel into usable heat. On the other hand, older G-rated boilers can waste up to 40% of the energy they consume.
SEDBUK was the former rating system developed by the UK government and boiler manufacturers to measure boiler efficiency. It originally used letter ratings (from A to G), but it was later updated to show exact efficiency percentages in 2009, which made it easier to compare different models. Even though the ErP system replaced SEDBUK in 2015, many manufacturers still include SEDBUK ratings because they give more detailed efficiency information.
Boilers usually work well for about 10-15 years before they start losing efficiency. Older models might only run at 70-80% efficiency, whereas newer ones can reach as high as 94%. In other words, older boilers use more fuel and cost you more money.
So if your boiler is over 10 years old, upgrading to a more efficient one is a wise decision, and one that could help you save hundreds of pounds a year on heating bills. A professional company specialising in boiler installations in Essex can help you make this upgrade.
Gas Connect Heating Ltd offers a full range of gas boiler services, including installation, repairs, maintenance, and servicing. They are Gas Safe registered, Trading Standards approved, and a 'Which? Trusted Trader.' So, if you are thinking about getting a new boiler installed or need trusted boiler repairs in Essex, look no further than Gas Connect Heating Ltd. Contact them today for the best heating solutions for your home.