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QuestionAre the days of the wine and roses over in my opinion no, but we do need to proceed with caution. The reason I say this that towards the end of 2005 there was a slight rise in interest rates. Evidence of this increase you will have already seen on last month's bank statement. The rise of one-quarter point is not very significant but is a trend that set to continue. This changing landscape will bring with it another rise in rates in the next two to three months and more to follow. |
Costs Effectiveness
In this Issue, we focus our attention on energy cost effectiveness. The bad news is the cost of energy is outside our control. However, the good news is that the amount of energy we use is 100% within our control. Are your energy bills burning a hole in your pocket?
Counting the Cost
At the current cost of energy, a typical three-bedroom house over the next 30 years to heat will cost approximately € 27,000. This is a very big number and I hope will help to elevate your thinking on this matter.
Savings
Replacing a 10/15 year old central heating boiler could save you up to 20% on your average fuel bill, or even up to 32% if you install a condensing boiler. When combined with the right heating controls, bills can fall by as much as 45%.
Oil Central Heating
If you are a homeowner using oil fired central heating system. Have you asked yourself the question are you filling your oil tank more than you would like. Would you like to reclaim that part of the garden where your old oil tank is now sitting? Can you picture looking out your kitchen window this summer and seeing a lovely climbing rose where that unsightly oil tank once stood.
Spiraling Cost of Oil
If 2005 is anything to go by when we have seen the price of a barrel of oil spiral to above $ 60 a barrel. The price of oil will remain very volatile again, this year as the unrest in that part of the world is set to continue. If this current trend is to continue, you will see a return to the oil crisis of the early 1970s. It is time now for all homeowners using oil to investigate alternative means of heating their homes.
Switch over to the Benefits of Natural Gas
If you are looking for an alternative, why not switch to natural gas. Switch on to all the benefits natural gas has to offer. It is clean, convenient, efficient and environmentally friendly. Natural gas offers you the choice of cooking, real coal effect fires, and tumble dryers.
Choosing a natural gas central heating system
There is a range of different central heating systems to suit all types of homes. If you are considering buying a central heating system, you will need to choose a heating system to suit your household needs. There are a range of central heating systems to choose from, with different purchase and running costs and energy efficiency levels.
Types of Natural Gas Central Heating Boilers
Fire & back boiler unit.
If you are already enjoying all the benefits of natural gas central heating but you existing back boiler and fire is over 10 years old. Most likely, it is not very efficient and may be costly to run and to maintain. Does your old gas fire look outdated; it is now time to consider upgrading. Why not now have a new slim- line coal effect fire and back boiler fitted providing you with all of the elegance and warmth. Providing the perfect focal point for the living room is very important and with the wide choice of fire fronts, the choice could not be simpler.
Rediscover the Beauty
What could be better on a winter's nights cold and wet to return home to the romantic look of a real flame effect gas fire? At the flick of a switch is your controllable and efficient central heating boiler. Today lots more people are rediscovering the beauty of a real flame effect gas fire.
Wall hung boiler
The modern wall hung gas boiler is a very quiet and efficient boiler. Due to the wide range of flueing options, these type of boiler can be fitted inside the property or outside in a boiler house usually on an outside wall. The compact size of the boiler enhances location options further by allowing the appliance to be fitted inside a standard kitchen unit.
Condensing boilers
Condensing boilers are the most energy efficient Central Heating boilers on the market today. They achieve this high level of efficiency by removing the heat from the fuel it is burning and also cooling the products of combustion, which are normally wasted up the flue, so much so that the water vapor in them turns into liquid. This happens at around 55°C. For a boiler to cool the flue products this much, it has to have a larger, more efficient heat exchanger than traditional boilers. Thus providing you with all the benefits and significantly lower running costs.
Central Heating System Design
If correctly designed will provide a state of the art central heating system and will ensure your family's comfort, warmth and energy efficiency. Systems that are too large or too small for the size of the property's heating demands are often inefficient, ineffective and very expensive to run. The boiler and radiators must always be designed and sized in accordance to the amount of heat required to maintain a comfortable indoor temperature even on one of our coldest day.
Controls
Upgrading and fitting controls to a central heating system can save you to 20% on your energy bill. To get the very best energy efficiency from your central heating system you should also be considering other items like the temperature control of the hot water, thermostats on the radiators, and a modern heating controller with temperature as well as time settings.
Energy Audits
To estimate your annual operating cost, be sure to look at the yearly cost figure based on your current energy rates.
Doctors Appointments
In 2005 the amount of homeowners making contacting requiring a professional written quotation rose on a monthly basis. Either to have a completely new or upgrade there existing central heating system. To meet this demand I have now launched a new professional quotation service homeowners can now avail of. If you would like the Plumbing Doctor to visit your home in person and give a professional written quotation. Please feel free to contact me at mobile 086-173 9689 and I will set up a suitable appointment with you.
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