Space heating
Did You Know...
Reducing room temperatures by 1°C can reduce the annual heating bill by 8-10%.
Save 10% - 25%
- Service your boiler equipment. Boilers should be serviced at least
annually to ensure efficient and safe operation. A poorly maintained
boiler can often use 10 percent more energy than necessary and may also
be less reliable. A boiler efficiency test, including the adjustment
of the air/fuel ratio, should form part of the annual inspection.
- Insulate your boiler. All pipes, valves and flanges should be
insulated and checks should be carried out for leaks or corrosion, as
wet insulation is no longer effective. Insulation should always be
replaced when maintenance work is complete.
- Check the temperature. Use digital thermometer to make sure
that temperature set points are correct, because heating costs increase
by about eight percent for each 1°C overheating. The controls schedule
should be reviewed each year to ensure it reflects occupancy patterns.
Checking energy use outside normal occupancy can give an indication if
controls are operating correctly.
- Insulate your building. The condition of the building fabric
can have a significant effect on energy use. A general maintenance
programme should ensure that doors and windows are in good working
order and draught stripping is fitted where appropriate.
Energy efficiency tips provided courtesy of Sustainable Energy Ireland
