DID YOU KNOW! Tips & Myths about Gas Boilers

"It's cheaper to leave the heating on low all day"

It is true that leaving the heating on low all day is not necessarily cheaper and can actually lead to higher energy bills. The myth suggests that keeping the heating on at a low temperature constantly is more efficient than turning it on and off as needed. However, this is not the case.

When you leave the heating on all day, even at a low temperature, you are continuously using energy to maintain that temperature, resulting in unnecessary energy consumption. On the other hand, turning on the heating only when you need it allows you to heat your home efficiently and reduce energy waste.

The energy efficiency rating of your boiler plays a significant role in determining your heating costs. Older, non-condensing boilers tend to have lower efficiency ratings, which means they waste more energy. Upgrading to a newer, more efficient boiler with a higher efficiency rating can lead to substantial energy savings. New boilers can have efficiency ratings as high as 99%.

In addition to the boiler's efficiency, the insulation of your home is crucial in reducing heating costs. A well-insulated property retains heat better, allowing your boiler to work more efficiently. Improving insulation, such as cavity/loft insulation or upgrading to double-glazed windows, can significantly impact heat retention and reduce energy consumption.

New builds generally have better insulation standards compared to older properties, which can contribute to higher energy efficiency.

In summary, it is a myth that leaving the heating on low all day is cheaper. To reduce heating bills, it is important to consider the efficiency of your boiler and improve the insulation of your home.

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You should turn off the heating if you’re going away

We advise you to leave the heating on at a minimum of 10 degrees when you’re going away rather than switching it off completely. Although it makes sense in terms of not wishing to waste energy, the problem lies in the British weather. In very cold conditions, you won't want your house pipes can freeze, with a burst causing hundreds of pounds worth of damages not to mention the inconvenience of getting it fixed!

It is always better to oversize your boiler 

40% of Brits believe that having a large boiler will help to save money. This popular myth is untrue, however. The UK housing stock; home insulation was so inefficient that much of the boiler heat was lost (and boilers had an energy efficiency of 70% or less), engineers would often advise oversizing the kW of your boiler to compensate.

That has changed nowadays, with efficient insulation and A-rated boilers operating on a 93%+ energy efficiency, so there is no need to oversize your boiler.

The only time you would think about oversizing your boiler was if you were considering an extension, converting a room into an en-suite, adding another shower or adding additional radiators into your property. Basically, anything that would increase the hot water or heating demand from your boiler.

There really is no need to oversize your boiler anymore, you would just be wasting energy, so bad for your bank account and the environment.

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A Combi boiler struggles to heat a large home

That’s not true. Modern combi boilers come in various sizes, which mean they can provide heating and hot water for different-size homes. Nowadays, combi’s are powerful enough to supply multiple taps effortlessly. These types of boilers heat and store water ready for when you need it. Here you’ll find our size guide, which will give an overview of combi boiler sizes based on your house’s insulation. A Combi boiler can be up to 50kW.