Numerous heating alternatives are now being introduced to the market to reduce the cost of fuel consumption. Even the government has devised a scheme to help households reduce insulation expenses. Because the need to decrease the utility expenditure in order to increase savings is greater, provided below are schemes to help achieve the target. You will not only decrease consumption but in the process increase your bank deposits as well.



There are currently three methods of heating your house of which central heating is by far the best known and the most used, but developments in solar technology have made solar water heating a popular alternative, and it is also possible to get under-floor heating. Each of the three options has advantages and disadvantages and here is a quick guide.

Central Heating

Central Heating has a relatively low running cost and consumers have the ability to regulate the temperature of their house. This is important for reducing fuel bills, the cooler you keep your house, the less you will be paying to heat it. Most central heating systems are powered with British Gas combi boilers. A combi boiler pumps hot water through a system of pipes and radiators in order to heat the house and will also supply hot water on demand.

Under Floor Heating

Recently, under floor heating has gained in popularity and, to coin a phrase, it does what it says on the tin. It can be used with just about every floor system, be it tiles, hardwood, vinyl, or even concrete and comes with two installation options. One is electronic floor heating: this is a system that uses wiring in order to heat the floor. The other is hydronic floor heating, this places pipes in the floor itself that has hot water running through them. Under floor heating is attractive because it can drastically reduce your monthly energy bill, but can be expensive to install, so if the pennies are tight it might not necessarily be the best option.

Solar Hot Water Heating

Solar hot water is a relatively new option that has developed along with the development of solar panel technology. A solar water heater generates heat in solar panels on the exterior of the house, stores that heat for later use and then uses it to heat the water that flows through it and then pipes it into the house. As the principal energy used for Solar Hot Water heating is the sun it is extremely economical.

The two cheapest options of these three, Solar Hot Water heating and Under Floor heating carry relatively high installation costs, and therefore may not be ideal at the moment. The best thing to do to reduce your household bills is to make sure that the company you are using to provide your fuel is offering you a good rate.