At Elements Heating Installations, we see ourselves as experts when it comes to efficient home heating. We are always looking to advise our customers where need be, especially when it comes to keeping energy bills low. In this current climate, there's no doubt that you will be eager to find out some of the best tips for this summer to really make sure you're keeping your spending low, so read this blog post to find out our latest tips for summer 2022.
Get your boiler serviced ASAP
During the spring and summer, we rely less on our boilers, therefore, contrary to popular belief, now is the greatest time to get your boiler serviced. This time of year is quieter, and you'll be able to go many days without putting on the heat. This ensures that your boiler is ready when the weather becomes cold again, eliminating any unforeseen problems or malfunctions. Now is the time to make a reservation for a boiler servicing with Elements Heating Installations.
When you schedule a boiler service with one of our Gas Safe qualified experts, they will carefully examine your boiler to ensure it is working correctly and to search for any possible problems. If any problems emerge, we will make every effort to resolve them so that you are not left without heating or hot water, especially when you need it the most.
We strongly advise that you always use a heating engineer who is Gas Safe registered. This is because they have received all of the essential training to ensure that they conduct safe gas work.
Consider purchasing a Smart Thermostat
Smart Controls will not only provide easily controlled settings for your home's heating but will also provide easier control of your home's heating while saving you money! You will be able to regulate your home's heating remotely if you get a Smart Thermostat, which will boost the efficiency of your system. Our Smart Controls are also intelligent enough to understand your habits and routines in order to maximise your efficiency.
Keep a close eye on your boiler's pressure
When the boiler pressure is low, the boiler runs normally. Check that your boiler is adjusted to the correct pressure, which should be between 1 and 1.5 bar. If the pressure is too high, bleed your central heating system to remove any trapped air and assist lessen the pressure.
Keep your boiler on a low heat over summer
Most people think that it might make sense to switch off their boiler altogether in summer in order to save money on energy bills. However, our heating professionals recommend turning it on (even if only for a few minutes) every day to ensure that all of the components are functioning properly.
Consider upgrading your boiler to a more efficient, A-rated model
The most beneficial strategy you can take in your house is to replace your present boiler with an A-rated unit. If you have an old boiler, you may probably save money by replacing it with a modern energy efficient boiler. We install major boiler manufacturers like Worcester Bosch and Viessmann, so you can count on us to supply you with some of the best boilers available.
Consider purchasing a Mixergy tank
Through energy efficiency, you may save 5-20% on hot water expenses by just heating what you need. Top-up technology by Mixergy uses thermal stratification (water rising as it heats) to 'float' hot water on top of cold water, allowing users to choose to heat various volumes of water.
When the tank charges (heats), it raises the amount of water heated from the top-down, rather than attempting to heat the entire volume all at once, as traditional cylinders do.
Mixergy can also supply useable hot water up to 5 times faster for direct electric tanks and up to 2 times faster for indirect gas tanks thanks to top-up technology. Hot water is ready faster when fewer quantities of water are heated as needed.
