How to economise on central heating bills
With the soaring costs of power and gas prices its essential to explore other options to ensure that the home is heated in the most efficient and effective manner.
The raised cost of utility bills is generally related to central heating, so if you are able to take preventive measures you could make considerable savings on future utility bills. A few steps that will make a difference in your monthly utility bills are:
You could begin with replacing an outdated or inefficient heating system. Yes you will have to foot the bill of investing in a new central heating installation system, but the benefit is that over an extended duration of time you will begin to see a sharp drop in your heating bills like never before. If you have an old model of boiler fitted it is best to opt fo
r a condensing or combi boiler which will be more efficient in saving energy.
You might be eligible to apply for a rebate or central heating grant that will lead to greater savings. Most of these are available for helping out towards the expenses of central heating installation or having loft insulation or installing a cavity wall. To see if you meet with the eligibility criteria to avail of these grants you would need to check out the Government website for the specific details.
Poor insulation is a major cause for a hike in central heating bills. It has been found that homes with poor insulation lose up to 1/3rd of the heat through the structure. The best way to control this unnecessary heat loss is by having cavity walls insulation professionally installed. This helps to make your home much more energy efficient and this will lead to lower energy utility costs. An added benefit is that having cavity insulation helps to raise the market value of any home in the property market.
If you are environment friendly and want to contribute your bit towards it by reducing conventional energy usage, you could opt for a solar water heating system. This is a good alternative for producing hot water for a standard family home, is easy to install and cost-effective.
