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Having an efficient heating system running on a low carbon fuel is one of the most important steps you can take to reduce your fuel bills and your carbon dioxide emissions. In a typical household, over half of the fuel bills are spent on heating and hot water. An efficient heating system that you can…
A heat pump is a relatively new technology in the UK although they are widely used in Scandinavia and many parts of Europe where there is an abundance of renewably sourced electricity. A heat pump takes energy from outside and transfers it into heat to be circulated around a heating and hot water system. A…
UK Government legislation rules that, unless within a conservation area or on a listed building, the installation will not require planning permission and will be classed as a permitted development. More information is available on the websites for Communities and Local Government and the Energy Savings Trust website. Website for Communities and Local Government Energy…
Timers A boiler timer is a basic device that allows you to set times for your central heating. Programmers A boiler programmer allows you to set different times for heating and/or hot water. What is the difference between timers and programmers? A timer operates your heating system at the same times every day whereas a…
Heating your home – advice on boilers, heating controls and renewable technologies Choosing a new appliance to heat your home can be a daunting task, raising questions such as: Which heating product do I need? Which type of heating system? What is the back-up like? How can I find a reputable installer? We can help…
Worcester’s range of wall-hung Greenstar gas combi boilers all feature a ‘domestic hot water preheat’ function. When this pre-heat function is on, the length of time taken to receive hot water at a tap will be reduced as the boiler will have been kept hot in readiness for a demand. If this function is off,…
You might be able to get help for energy-saving improvements to your home if you either: claim certain benefits and live in private housing (for example you own your home or rent from a private landlord) live in social housing You may get help with the cost of: insulation work, for example to your loft…
Condensing Technology Changes to government legislation and technology advances in boiler design has driven boiler designs too condense to ensure as much heat as possible is converted into useful heat for your home. By condensing, your boiler will ensure at least 90p in every £1 you spend on gas or oil will be converted into…
Deciding which boiler will make an efficient and practical fit with your home and lifestyle can be confusing. The images below show the main system types, how they work, their advantages and what kind of homes they work best in. As well as system types, boilers also differ by fuel type. Learn more about gas boilers and oil…
5 steps to be winter ready Our winter check can help you prepare your home and your boiler for winter, to make sure there is less chance of your boiler breaking down. Having your boiler breakdown during winter and being left without heating and hot water is a situation nobody wants to find themselves in.…