Keeping your home warm doesn’t need to come with sky-high energy bills. With the correct approach to boiler servicing and general maintenance of your gas heating system, you can drastically improve your home’s energy efficiency and reducing your carbon footprint. Our experienced Gas Safe certified engineers at GMC Gas Services help homeowners in Glasgow and the surrounding areas make the most of their heating systems and in this blog, we’ll show you how you can do the same.
Upgrade to an Energy Efficient Boiler
If your boiler is more to 10-15 years old, then it’s probably not running as efficiently as it could be. Newer boiler models are designed with energy efficiency in mind which helps you get more heat in your home while using less gas. Modern A-rated condensing boilers like the BAXI boilers that we supply can be over 90% efficient and recover more heat from exhaust gases. If you think you may need your boiler upgraded to a more efficient model, then our professional boiler installation service will make the switch seamless and safe.
Our Top Tip: Look for boilers with an ErP (Energy-related Products) rating of A or above.
Regular Boiler Servicing is Key
You wouldn’t drive your car without routine checkups to ensure it’s running safely and efficiently, so why would you use your boiler without doing the same? Annual boiler servicing will not only improve the safety of your boiler but will also help to maintain energy efficiency by preventing breakdowns, costly repairs, keeping internal components clean, and ensuring optimal gas consumption. Our Gas Safe certified engineers offer reliable boiler servicing across Glasgow and the surrounding areas to keep your heating system in top condition.
Use Smart Thermostats and Heating Controls
Having advanced heating controls installed helps you reduce energy waste by allowing you to control your system remotely via your smartphone. This ensures that you can regulate the temperature of your home and switch off your heating if you find you’ve accidentally left it on while you’re out of the house. You can also avoid overheating in empty rooms by directing the heating only to rooms which are being used. In addition, these thermostats and heating controls can add value to your home if you ever decide to sell it. Pairing a smart thermostat with a new energy efficient boiler is a smart moving to cutting down your energy consumption.
Flush Your Heating System
Even with a brand new, A-rated boiler, inefficient radiators can still lead to wasted energy. To combat this, we recommend having your heating system power flushed if your radiators aren’t heating evenly will get rid of any sludge, rust, or debris that may be clogging the system and causing problems. Having your radiators bled to remove any trapped air will also help improve efficiency.
Insulate Your Home
While upgrading your boiler is important, it’s equally as important to consider your home’s ability to retain heat. Combining an energy efficient gas heating system with good insulation of your home is the best way to ensure maximum energy efficiency and also, a safe and warm home. We suggest investing in loft and wall insulation, sealing draughts around windows and doors, and using good quality thermal curtains during the winter months to prevent any heat escaping from your home.
Improving the energy efficiency of your gas heating system is about much more than just cutting down on your energy bills (although we understand why this is important!), it also ensures a warmer, more comfortable, and sustainable home for you and your family. With the rising energy costs and increased awareness of environmental issues, now is the perfect time to consider how your heating system performs. Our team of experienced, Gas Safe certified engineers are here to advise, install, and maintain your heating system so that it is always running to the best of its ability. We are committed to helping homeowners and landlords across Glasgow and the surrounding areas stay efficient all year round.
The sooner you act, the more you save so contact us today and one of our friendly team will be happy to discuss how we can increase the energy efficiency of your gas heating system.