Heating boiler gas economy tips







Heating boiler gas economy tips

Cutting gas consumption is a popular theme in the press and tv. Gas bills seem to be constantly on the rise and it is therefore also financially helpful to make better use of the gas you buy. Your gas boiler may be accounting for up to one half of your total energy consumption. To help you we have listed below some quick tips to cut your heating charges.

turn off boilers in areas where you do not need it :
If you have a spare bedchamber that is not being used turn off the central heating metal radiator in the room. You want to keep your home temperature comfortable that this doesn’t require you to heat rooms which are not going to be used for a number of days. If you keep the entrance door shut to the room it will prevent the flow of cold air around your home.

Don’t use the fire if you can use the boiler :
A fire is far less efficient than the heating boiler system. With coal or wood fires most of the heat disappears up the flue, the central heating system is much more cost-efficient for heating than an electric fire.

Cut down on drafts by use insulation
As chilly drafts blow into your home money passes out in the opposite direction. DIY stores stock many insulation materials for use for this. Block cracks in door and windows with a foam based sealant. If you live in an aging home you might be stunned how often these gaps occur. Whilst draughts are concealed using a wax candle flame can help to disclose where they are.

Ensure you are wearing warm clothes indoors :
If you are cold in the room put on some more clothing before you move to rise the thermostatic temperature. A 10% reduction in your energy use can easily be achieved by cutting your room temperature by 1°.

Make better use on your drapes to control temperature :
When the sun shines in the winter make sure that it can heat your home like keeping the curtains open. With dropping night-time external temperatures your windows can lose a lot of heat. This heat loss can be reduced if you close the curtains, if you stick to this approach over several months you can save large amounts on your heating expenses. Thick drapes are best at stopping heat loss than thin ones.

The last guidance for reducing your charges :
Check your boiler and whether it has a hot water tank as this should be insulated. The hot water tank will hold hot water you have paid for and it is folly to allow this to cool down unused throughout the daytime.

The use of metal foil on the wall by your radiator can be used to reflect heat into the room rather than out into the wall and the street.

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