If you take a moment to consider for a second all the appliances that use electricity and gas within your home and the ones you be unable to miss were they to stop working suddenly and stop working, you can think that your boiler would be among the top of the list on the list of ‘roll calls’. Yet, a lot of us have the habit of not considering our boiler’s condition at all, until something goes wrong on it.
To get your mind about the possibility of replacing your boiler right now instead of waiting until an emergency arises, the staff here at Zara Heating decided to walk us through some of the benefits that may be available to you from a boiler replacement.
Energy efficiency is improved, which means lower costs
Heating our homes is typically over half our energy consumption So you’ll likely be able to see the amount of money an efficient boiler can reduce your energy bills over the course of time. This is made possible by the fact that the majority of condensing boilers that are new to be A-rated. This is an efficiency of 90% or higher.
As per the Energy Saving Trust, a condensing boiler that is A-rated, equipped with a programer room thermostat, the thermostatic radiator controls (TRVs) could cut the cost of up to £315 off the annual cost of fuel for your home.
Also the energy efficiency of a boiler isn’t just a wonderful option from the point of cost-of-maintenance and energy consumption, but an A-rated boiler can help you save up to 1500kg of carbon dioxide per year.
Quieter operation
Modern boilers typically sport modern designs and employ better-quality materials than those in the past.
It’s not likely that the sound coming from your boiler is an issue that could be a major problem in your house. It’s just the kind of thing that could make an enormous difference if the boiler is in the opposite side of a wall in the bedroom.
Smaller size
The latest boilers generally are smaller than older models, and also offer more options as to the location they can be placed. It is possible to put them in a cupboard in the kitchen as an example, and could allow space within your home to be used in different ways.
Improved heating control
The upgrade of your boiler to one that has heating controls will allow you to more flexibility in adjusting the temperature according to exactly what you require in the area.
Most people like that their bedrooms be slightly cooler than their living space for instance. A boiler that lets you be more precise in determining what temperature you would like each of your rooms to attain, can boost your comfort throughout the day in addition to conserving you money.
A new guarantee
A new boiler purchase also implies obtaining a new warranty or guarantee with it, which could be an added source of comfort for the years to be.
It’s natural to wonder “do I really require an assurance? Are I likely to need one?” But look at the issue this way: the average cost for emergency calls, which include repairs, is greater than £100 for a single visit.
Naturally older boilers – just as with older automobiles are more susceptible to break than their modern counterparts, and this can cause repairs for their repair to increase over time.
Imagine an MOT for an automobile that you take in for £50 but you’ll be left with an invoice of £250 after the testing centre has checked the car, found the components and installed the parts. These are charges that a boiler guarantee can be able to cover, and not having one is quickly an expensive mistake.
Naturally there are different models and boiler brands have different warranties It is important to verify the terms and length of this prior to signing to a specific option.