WELL MAINTAINED BOILERS SAVE MONEY – AND LIVES
Timely advice from the Heating Helpline on the importance of boiler maintenance.
27 October 2011 – 84% of energy consumption in the home goes on heating our homes and our water. And with energy prices now costing the average household a whopping £1200 per year, families will be worried about meeting these huge bills this winter, especially if we have another spell of prolonged sub-zero temperatures.
However, many homeowners do not realise that a well-maintained boiler will burn less fuel, so having your boiler checked and your heating system serviced will save money and energy; but that’s not the only incentive – it could avoid a terrible tragedy.
Blane Judd, Chief Executive of the HVCA, who run the consumer advice service the Heating Helpline, comments, “A well maintained boiler is more efficient, burning up to 10% less fuel than a poorly maintained one and with fuel prices at historically record levels the savings can be very significant.
“A qualified and reputable heating engineer will normally offer the homeowner an on-going maintenance contract to ensure the boiler is serviced every year to keep it working efficiently or carry out repairs if it goes wrong.
“But whilst every household will welcome the monetary savings from a regularly serviced heating system, safety is also of paramount importance. Lack of routine maintenance on gas appliances means that dozens of people still needlessly die every year from preventable gas-related carbon monoxide poisoning.
“So with winter approaching think not only about saving money but also your family’s safety – if your boiler has been infrequently serviced in the past, we strongly advise that you contact a Gas Safe registered engineer to inspect the system and undertake a service”.
For more information on heating and boiler maintenance contact the free Heating Helpline on 0800 840 4069 or visit the website at: http://www.heatinghelpline.org.uk. Operated by the HVCA, the Heating Helpline provides essential information on energy saving in the home and the importance of regular heating maintenance, and also offers dozens of money-saving solutions for homeowners.
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Notes to Editors
Established in 1904, the HVCA is the premier organisation representing central heating contractors across the UK, and exists to promote fair dealing and the sound installation of heating systems. HVCA members all undergo third-party inspection and assessment of their technical competence and commercial capability every three years. This process is carried out by an independent certification body with an established industry reputation. HVCA members who undertake gas installations are registered with Gas Safe – the gas safety watchdog body – and are also members of TrustMark, the Government-endorsed scheme designed to direct customers towards reliable tradespeople. HVCA operates the Heating Helpline (http://www.heatinghelpline.org.uk) to provide consumers with free, impartial advice on every aspect of home heating.
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