Our top ten cost saving tips are as follows:

• Install a condensing boiler – a gas boiler that is 10 years old is around 56% efficient, modern condensing gas or oil boilers run at over 90% efficiency.
• Chemical flush your old heating system, this will get rid of all sludge and debris of rust that has built up over the years, this increases the efficiency of the boiler as it does not have to work so hard to pump the water round the system, plus this may save you the cost of putting in new radiators.
• Annual boiler service keeps the boiler as efficient as possible.
• Fit thermostatic radiator valves which will allow you to regulate the temperature in each room, cutting out unnecessary over heating.
• 25% of heat is loss through the loft, increasing insulation will prevent heat loss.
• Grants are available to the over 60’s for boiler replacements and installations – see http://www.warmfront.co.uk/
• Changing a 9 litre single flush cistern to a dual 4/6 litre flush will reduce your water usage.
• Fit an Air Source Heat Pump, which uses air to generate heat, and does not require gas or oil.
• Solar energy uses the heat from the sun to provide upto 60% off your annual hot water usage. Solar technology has vastly improved in recent years. Contact us for more information on Solar.
• Repair or replace leaking taps which will reduce your water bills.