How Can KMC Gas Help reduce your energy bill?
With the huge increase in the energy cap homeowners are going to be feeling the pinch more than ever and everything that can be done to improve energy seen as an investment rather than an immediate cost, that being said, the first bit of advice regarding boiler flow temperatures costs nothing.
On this blog post we will explore ways to save yourself money with and without spending .
Section 1: Reduce the Flow Temperature.
Section 2: Improve Heating Controls.
If your house has poor insulation we always recommend upgrading existing insulation as a long term plan.
The advice on this page is relevant to anyone with a condensing combination boiler also known as combi boiler and not just if you are looking for a boiler service in Maidstone.
If you would like advice on how to best improve the efficiewncy of your heating system and boiler give KMC Gas a call or fill out the form below and we can service your boiler in Maidstone and set it up properly for maximum efficiency. KMC Gas also carry out boiler repairs in Maidstone and with coming up to twenty years experience you will be in safe hands.
How can reducing the boiler temperature save on my gas bills?
In 2007 it became law that a condensing boiler is the only type of boiler that can be installed. In short, a condensing boiler works like a turbo in a car, it reuses some of the exhaust gases and this helps make the combustion process more efficient. The process is at it’s most efficient when the boiler flow temperature is lower, usually around 55 degrees.
In the UK we have become accustomed to very hot radiators and this is usually the biggest hurdle we have when trying to change our customer’s mindset and get the boiler into “condensing mode” as much as possible.
Is it time to “sacrifice” some comfort for efficiency?
What does a boiler service involve?
- Check that your boiler is operating correctly.
- Check the the installation complies with current safety standards.
- Check the appliance controls and adjust if necessary.
- Inspect the Boiler’s flue terminal and route.
- Check the boiler’s thermocouple condition.
- Inspect the Gas Meter for the correct labelling and sealing of the gas pipe.
- Carry out a gas meter ECV let-by test.
- Carry out a gas soundness test on the whole installation.
- Increase gas pressure to check meter lockout point.
- Inspect the visible parts of the gas pipe to the appliance.
- Check the boiler’s emissions and combustion using a Flue Gas Analyser.
- If required strip down and clean the heat exchanger (depending on combustion results).
- Check the Boiler gas rate is correct (the amount of gas it is consuming)
- Check the boiler burner pressure is correct.
- Inspect the Hot Water Cylinder for leaks.
- Fire up the central heating to and check the radiators warm up, bleed if neccesary.
- Watch boiler pressure whilst the heating is on to indicate the expansion vessel charge level and re-pressurise if necessary.
- Check and clean Magnetic filter if applicable.
- Advise on most suitable way to operate the boiler for the system.
- Fill out the Benchmark sectiuon of the boiler manual recording the Boiler Service history.
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