As a nation, we love to get more from our money. With rising energy bills in light of the cost of living, energy efficiency in the home is a topic on the tip of everyone’s tongue. But how can you put this into action? Here are some hints and tips to help you get started.
Check your boiler
Your boiler is key to keeping your home and water warm, so it’s doubly important to check in on it. If your boiler is running efficiently, this means it will use less fuel to get things moving. Whether you have a gas combi boiler designed to be efficient and compact or a system boiler that allows you to store water for later use, there are checks that can be done to ensure it’s running efficiently.
Look for the ERP sticker on the unit to start with to check the rating and assess whether it’s working as well as it should be. You can always call a heating engineer or plumber if you think something isn’t right, or wait until your annual boiler service. It’s especially important to monitor the effectiveness of your boiler during the winter months.
Add insulation
Homes lose a huge proportion of their heat through the walls and even the roof, which is why insulation is so important. Adding insulation may feel like an investment; however, the returns will be worth it in the long run. You can get insulation materials made from:
● Fibreglass
● Cellulose
● Natural fibres
● Rockwool
● Foam boards
Each is designed to minimise the amount of heat escaping from your home. After all, why pay for heating if it just disappears?
Go solar
Some people are in a position to get solar panels. While they’re a substantial investment, it’s thought that you will see a return on your investment in around 10 years – so if you’re planning to stay at your property for the foreseeable, they could be a worthy investment.
They use the power of the sun to create electricity so you don’t have to rely on non-renewal energy sources. Solar panels can improve a property’s EPC rating by up to two bands and simultaneously help to reduce the carbon footprint of your home.
Add smart tech
Smart technology can not only help you from a convenience point of view, allowing you to trigger actions from your phone or through an automated timing system, but it can also help you reduce your energy consumption.
You can use these features to strategically control how much energy is being used depending on your household’s movements. For example, you can set the system to automatically turn off by the time everyone has left the house for work or gone away for the weekend.
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