The efficiency of your heating system can determine the amount gas you can save on your weekly energy usage. Some may not believe that the boiler which eats up most of the home fuel can still save you some extra money. The energy-efficient types of heating system reduce the energy consumption thus it also lowers the amount you pay for your energy bills. The emissions coming from boilers constitute about 60 percent of total carbon dioxide gas released in the air. As a result, a new law is being implemented about the use of energy saving condensing boilers. It may raise the cost of this type of boiler yet it would greatly benefit you on reducing energy bills at the same time keeping the surroundings clean.



According to the Energy Saving Trust a high efficiency condensing boiler could save you as much as ?200 a year - and installing the right heating controls at the same time can save you even more. As well as being energy efficient and allowing you to do your part for the planet, a new boiler will save you loads of money on your heating bills too. According to Boilers.org.uk the annual heating cost for a detached house using an old, heavy weight boiler with 55 per cent efficiency would be around ?550. Switching to a new high-efficiency condensing boiler running at 88 per cent efficiency would cut this cost to only ?355 a year - a saving of ?195 - and A-grade boilers run at over 90 per cent efficiency.

A new boiler will also allow you to take advantage of new technologies such as solar panels which are already available from companies such as British Gas. Installation is also covered by these types of companies though the costs can vary widely. You should expect to pay around ?700 for a good, gas boiler and more for an oil one, but it's the work itself that will also cost money. If you're having a full heating system overhaul, including radiators and heating controls, the cost will go up considerably.

So, think about it. Is your boiler making horrible creaking sounds or does the sound of your energy bill thudding through your letterbox fill you with dread? If so then it's about time for a change. Shop around and keep your eyes open.