6 Money-Saving Secrets for Buying a New Boiler

New Boiler Cost, 1st July 2016

Take charge and save money

Your boiler determines half of what you spend on energy bills each year. And if your heating is chugging along with an inefficient old model, that spend could be considerable. But did you know you could be saving up to a staggering £340 a year on bills just by replacing an old boiler with a more efficient model?

1. Be savvy about quotes

Finding a fair price for the supply and installation of your boiler is important. Get overcharged and the time it takes to earn back your investment could be too long. To ensure you get a competitive rate, get quotes from at least three suppliers and compare them. Some suppliers may offer attractive deals on boilers tied in to buying your energy from them.

2. Get your research right

For large family homes, a conventional boiler that heats a cylinder of water may be the best option for you, as they are more efficient at initially heating water and can run several taps at once with no loss of pressure.

For small properties, a combi boiler that heats water on demand direct from the mains will mean you're only heating water when it’s needed and could a better solution for a household of only one or two people.

3. Get your thermostat to save you money

If your current boiler works fine, the savings you’d make by getting a new boiler may not be large enough to warrant the investment. But there are still other ways to save money with your heating. New smart heating controls can make your heating more energy efficient. Systems like Hive and Nest replace a traditional thermostat, turning off the heating once the house reaches a desired temperature.

4. Improve your insulation

You could save up to £35 a year on your heating bills just by upgrading your hot water cylinder to one with modern insulation.

5. Don’t make the wrong installation choice

Opting for that super-cheap installation quote might appear to be a no-brainer, but if you don’t use a reliable installer you risk losing money further down the line. Boiler installations must comply with official UK building regulations, and if yours doesn’t you might face substantial fines or have to pay to have the work made good when you come to sell your house.

6. Check that insurance

If you boiler goes wrong at some point in the future, you want to know you’re covered for a quick repair or replacement. But check the small print on your new boiler before shelling out on household insurance. Some boilers come with a set warranty, so there may be no need for extra insurance.

Source:- http://www.newboilercost.co.uk/6-secrets-getting-new-boiler