Gas boilers account for around 60% of the carbon dioxide emissions in a gas heated home. By fitting a new high efficiency gas condensing boiler with full heating controls, you will significantly cut your home's carbon dioxide emissions and could save as much as £270 a year. A gas condensing boiler captures much more usable heat from its fuel than a non-condensing gas boiler. Its high operating efficiency is made possible by the design of the condensing boiler's larger - or sometimes dual - heat exchanger. The heat exchanger makes sure that as much heat as possible is transferred from the boiler's burner and as little as possible lost in gases through the flue.

How much energy and money could I save with a High Efficiency Gas Condensing boiler ?
By fitting a gas condensing boiler with full heating controls you could save up to £250 a year and 1.7 tonnes of CO₂ . If you already have heating controls and just need to replace your gas boiler, you could save around £130.

Is a combination gas condensing boiler more efficient than a regular gas condensing boiler?
A combination (Combi) gas boiler can be more efficient because of the way it supplies hot water to your home. Other types of boilers produce hot water and then store it in a cylinder for use as and when. This is quite an efficient process - but if the hot water is not used immediately, then inevitably some heat will be wasted. Combination (Combi) gas boilers are most suitable for smaller homes. Our engineers & surveyors can advise you which type would suit your home best.

I want to replace my old gas boiler. How do I know what size of new gas boiler to get?
The type and size of your new gas boiler will depend on a range of factors like the size of your property, how well it is insulated, and the heating system you use to heat your home. Our engineers & surveyors will be able to advise you on the type and size of boiler best suited to your home.

How often should I get my gas boiler serviced?
It's important to have any gas fired appliance like a gas boiler serviced once a year. In rented accomodation this is now a legal requirement of your Landlord as is an energy performance certificate. The flue will need checking to make sure it is clear, and our engineer will check that your gas boiler is running safely and efficiently for you. It's best to check with your manufacturer about service schedules as some gas boilers may need servicing more than others.

How easy is a high efficiency gas condensing boiler to install?
Gas boilers vary in size and shape but most are designed for simplicity of installation. One of the major factors in today's society is living space constraints, with accommodation being built on a much smaller scale than, say, at the turn of the century. Therefore, the design of elements such as boilers has had to adapt to this space requirement. Many gas boilers are small enough to be fitted by one person into a kitchen cupboard, easily and with minimum disruption. Other features for ease of installation include pre-piping jigs that include valves enabling the engineer to connect and test prior to installation.

How can a gas condensing boiler save me money on gas bills?
The high efficiency condensing boiler utilises less gas during operation. Statistically, modern conventional gas boilers can only offer an efficiency rate of 78%, whereas the rate for condensing boilers is 96%, an essential consideration for consumers. What this means in financial terms is that for every £1 spent, 96p is spent on actual heat. The gas condensing boiler not only offers this efficiency, but combines it with reduced running costs and value-added performance above conventional gas boilers. This equates to significant savings on annual gas bills, which will enable you to quickly recoup the initial outlay for the gas boiler and benefit from the extra savings.

Why not contact Conservenergy today to discuss how you can dramatically reduce your energy bills.