Updating your central heating and hot water controls can make a big difference to your gas bill and your daily comfort. A modern controller allows you to set different heating zones, regulate the temperature of your home using thermostats and isolate radiators from the hot water system.
Many older controls are not very flexible: the boiler is on or off. This may mean that in the summer the entire system has to be switched on just to flush the toilet.
Modern controls allow you to divide your house into different zones. For example, the top and bottom floors can have different timers to suit your lifestyle, and radiators and hot water heating can work independently of each other.
The new heating controls can communicate with room and radiator thermostats and reduce heat when the house reaches the selected temperature. You can even upgrade to app-based controls.
The SEAI (Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland) offers grants to power their homes to families who want a more efficient system.
They offer subsidies for heating control of up to £750, which can be granted to owners during renovation. Homeowners (including landlords) who own a home built before 2006 can apply for a SEAI grant. The good news is that Solar Clarity is authorized to apply for you, so you don’t even need to complete the paperwork.
By combining your new heating controller with a replacement gas boiler, you can significantly reduce your energy costs. An efficient Class A boiler can reduce your costs by up to 30% and, when combined with responsive new controls, this means savings of around £400 per year.
If you would like more information about upgrading your heating controls, please contact us at Solar Clarity Dublin.
Using the remote applications available through the new HUB Climate, you can have much better control over your home’s heating. Set heating schedules based on your individual lifestyle and have more control over those schedules. Climote also keeps a history of your energy consumption so you can identify trends; This information can help you plan future use and realize additional savings.
Enjoy features that allow you to control heating settings at home or remotely via a smartphone app when you are away from home.
Using efficient heating techniques to lessen your carbon footprint is good for the environment and your pocketbook. Here are a few methods for achieving this:
Upgrade to High-Efficiency Heating Systems: Condensing boilers and heat pumps are examples of contemporary, high-efficiency heating technology that can dramatically lower your energy use and carbon emissions. Because these systems are made to extract more heat from the fuel they utilize, they have a lesser environmental effect and cheaper energy costs.
Install Smart Thermostats: With smart thermostats, you may more effectively manage your heating by having the temperature automatically adjusted according to your schedule and preferences. They can identify your heating habits and use energy more efficiently, which reduces carbon emissions and improves comfort.
Improve Home Insulation: Maintaining heat retention in your home lowers the demand for continuous heating, which is made possible by proper insulation. Your attic, floors, windows, and walls may all be insulated to keep heat from escaping and to increase energy efficiency, which will reduce your carbon footprint.
Zone Heating: You may heat just the rooms that are being used, not the entire house, by dividing it into heating zones. This focused strategy minimizes carbon emissions, cuts down on energy waste, and can result in considerable savings on your heating costs.
Regular Maintenance: Your heating system will run as efficiently as possible if it receives regular maintenance. Plan yearly maintenance and inspections to maintain optimal performance, clean filters, and look for leaks. By taking preventative measures, you not only increase the equipment’s lifespan but also lower emissions and energy usage.
Use Renewable Energy Sources: To meet the heating needs of your house, think about making the transition to sustainable energy sources like solar or geothermal heating systems. By producing fewer greenhouse gas emissions than conventional fossil fuels, these sustainable options help you lessen your carbon footprint.
Practice Energy Conservation: Your carbon footprint can be decreased by adopting easy routines like turning down the thermostat a few degrees, drawing the curtains at night to retain heat, and not heating your home excessively. Encourage everyone in your home to consume less energy and to embrace environmentally beneficial habits.
Since breaking into the industry in 2019, Solar Clarity has been installing high quality solar PV systems across Dublin and Wicklow. We’ve provided clients with a wide range of services including EV car chargers, hot water diverter units, solar PV with batteries and heating controls upgrades.
We’ve provided clients with a wide range of services including EV car chargers, hot water diverter units, solar PV with batteries and heating controls upgrades.
We are SEAI registered for all grant approved works. Whatever you have in mind, our professional team will be happy to help.
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