The installation of effective controls has a major impact on energy consumption by heating and hot water systems. Good controls will:
- Improve energy efficiency
- Reduce running costs
- Lower Carbon Dioxide emissions
Effective controls will increase operating efficiency, particularly when updating older systems, but they also provide the home owner with the opportunity to minimise energy consumption by reducing comfort temperatures. Timed heating and hot water periods canalso reduce over-heating.
What is a 'good control system'?
One that will ensure the boiler does not operate unless there is a demand, it must only provide heat when and where it is required so as to achieve the desired temperatures.
Cost benefits of controls should not be underestimated. Upgrading controls on older heating systems can save up to 17% on your heating bill, for example: When a full set of controls are fitted on a system that previously had none. |
