Should you Repair or Replace your Boiler?

                                                                                         

All UK homeowners should strive toward energy efficiency. It saves time, money and it helps out the environment, and even the government has begun to show an interest. Building Regulations now have set standards that heating and hot water systems must adhere to. Rising prices and a troubled economy add additional pressure to the situation. Homeowners throughout the UK are finding it more and more challenging to pay the bills.

The dramatic change in climate has increased the importance of attaining energy efficiency. As the number of natural disasters related to climate change increase, the number of concerned citizens also rises. Homeowners are often unsure what they can do. There are several easy changes to the home that can greatly improve its overall efficiency. Ensuring your home has high-efficiency heating and hot water systems is a good way to start. There are several options available to the concerned consumer.

High efficiency condensing technology can prove extremely beneficial. If faced with the choice of either repairing or replacing their boiler, consumers should be armed with all the facts so that they can make an educated decision. Oftentimes, homeowners depend on the installer to help them decide. Thus, the installer is an important contributing factor to the final decision.

Boilers are often expensive. When consumers consider this and the additional installation fees, they usually choose to just repair their current boiler instead of investing in a new high efficiency boiler. This can prove to be a costly mistake. Older boilers can be repaired but their level of efficiency can never be improved. A faulty boiler just creates problems and produces unnecessary expenses. The cost of repair and running of older boilers is usually higher that the price of total system replacement.

If costs don't seem to be too persuasive perhaps the following statistics will change your mind. UK households produced 21% of the country's carbon dioxide emission. Hot water and heating systems make up 80% of that emission. Energy efficiency not only lower bills but also helps the UK to reach its goal of decreasing carbon emissions by the year 2010. Heating and hot water contributes to the majority of the average fuel bill. The use of high efficiency boilers can reduce bills by 30% and save the average home 200 per year.

There are a number of makes and models to suit your needs. Key features include cast aluminium-silicon heat exchanger, brass waterset, efficient pump, and a concealed system connection that enhances performance of the product. A centrally located telescopic flue kit with preformed connections and pre-fitted mains electrical lead makes installation even faster and cheaper. The spacious interior and drop-down controls make service of the appliance easier than ever. There is also the option of buying an RF, radio frequency, version that gives the user total control at the touch of a button. Warranties vary model to model but commonly provide a 10 year parts warranty on the heat exchanger and two-year parts and labour warranty on the entire product.

About the author:

Tal Potishman, editor of Heating Central, writes articles about boilers, home heating, Peckham plumbers, underfloor heating and solar thermal. He specializes in helping save money by advising on efficient heating.

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