Eco-friendly home heating systems

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Eco-friendly home heating systems

Many homeowners today consider it impossible to cut utility costs and reduce harmful greenhouse gases, while still inhabiting a warm home. They're wrong. With so many eco-friendly variations available on the market, there are plenty of heating systems which can help you to do just that.

Eco-friendly home heating systems may cost more initially, but they could pay their way in the long run. And they are infinitely more energy-efficient than traditional fuel-burning systems.

Here are three great ways to incorporate eco-friendly heating into your home:

1. SEDBUK A-Rated Boiler

A SEDBUK A-rated boiler is a remarkably efficient boiler, providing heat and even hot water, depending on your configuration and boiler specification. And if your radiators are flushed and your installer balances your system properly, you could benefit from even more savings.

2. Solar Hot Water Cylinder

Another popular choice is the Solar Hot Water Cylinder. It provides hot water through solar panels, and has a top-up function which makes use of an electrically charged element to heat extra water. This means that while you're making use of the sun's power, you won't have to worry about running cold when the sun dips behind a cloud.

3. Air Source Heat Pump

An Air Source Heat Pump is another interesting system – it works like a fridge in reverse. The Heat Pump uses electricity to extract heat from the surrounding area which it then pumps through your home. Amazingly, the Air Source Heat Pump uses just 1 kW of electricity to extract a whopping 3.4 kW from the surrounding air. Now that's what we call efficient.

Saving Heating Costs

If an eco-friendly heating system is too expensive, there are other ways of saving on your heating costs.

Why not adjust or get a programmable thermostat? For every degree you lower your thermostat, you save a considerable amount of energy use. Sealing windows, doors, baseboards and outside wall openings also contribute to lowering the levels of heat loss, meaning you can enjoy even more savings in the long run.