Posted by Emma Reid on 5th Apr 2022
With energy costs on the rise, people are looking for any ways they can find to reduce their bills. Which methods work and which ones should be tossed out?
Does Turning Up Your Thermostat Heat Your Room Faster?
No. Setting the thermostat to a much higher level will make no difference to how quickly your home warms up. In fact, it can result in you overshooting the optimum temperature, wasting more energy. Set your thermostat to y… Read more
Posted by Emma Reid on 30th Mar 2022
Could a heat pump be the key to saving money on your bills?
All heating systems incur costs, from when you purchase them to the end of their lifespans. Heat pumps are one of the most efficient options on the market. However, this is reliant on a few factors.
Installation Costs
It’s a simple fact that heat pumps are pricy to install. As a good rule of thumb, a ground source heat pump will cost you around £10000 to install, w… Read more
Posted by Emma Reid on 25th Mar 2022
Electric costs are on the rise- could an electric boiler ever offer you value for money? We’re taking a look at all the ways that electric boilers can reduce your costs.
Installation Costs
As a rule of thumb, a gas boiler and an electric boiler will cost roughly the same- averaging out at around £1000. However, when it comes time to actually install your new boiler, an electric boiler will work out a lot cheaper!
This is be… Read more
Posted by Emma Reid on 16th Mar 2022
Electric boilers are rapidly becoming one of the most popular options for heating homes in the UK. What makes them different from traditional gas boilers, and how do they actually work?
How It Works
An electric boiler is fed with cold water from your mains water supply- just like in a traditional gas boiler. The boiler then uses electricity to heat this water up. It operates effectively like a giant kettle, using electricity to h… Read more