last
updated18th February 05
by Andrew Leech
 High
efficiency is paramount
From 1 April 2005, the type of gas
boiler you have installed in your
home will have to comply with new
building regulation Part L. Quite
simply this means that if you’re
installing a new boiler it has to
be a high efficiency one.
Boilers are the least energy efficient
appliances in the home and account
for up to a third of all domestic
CO2 emissions in the UK that contribute
towards global warming.
All high efficiency boilers are condensing
which means they convert more fuel
into energy by using the latent heat
which would in standard efficiency
appliances, be lost through the flue.
Energy efficiency boilers can also
save pounds for the homeowner.
| |
Seasonal efficiency |
Flat |
Bungalow |
Terraced |
Semi-detached |
Detached |
| Old boiler (heavy weight) |
55% |
£247 |
£324 |
£337 |
£381 |
£541 |
| Old boiler (light weight) |
65% |
£209 |
£274 |
£285 |
£323 |
£458 |
| New boiler (non-condensing) |
75% |
£181 |
£237 |
£247 |
£280 |
£397 |
| New boiler (condensing) |
88% |
£155 |
£202 |
£211 |
£239 |
£338 |
As boilers have a life expectancy
of between 10 and 15 years, when choosing
a new boiler it’s important
to consider:
• Specification – will
it meet your hot water and heating
requirements now and in the future?
For instance do you have or are planning
an en-suite?
• Design - If it won’t
be integrated, how will it look in
the room? Is the design complementary
to your home?
• Is the installer CORGI/ OFTEC
registered? – if so, they’re
judged as competent to undertake the
installation. If not, they are not
qualified to work on gas or oil products
and could put you and your home at
risk.
• Does the boiler manufacturer
offer a good warranty and a support
helpline should anything go wrong?
Worcester Bosch has a range of high
efficiency boilers to suit all heating
and hot water needs whether you live
in a one bed-roomed flat or a five
bedroom detached home.
The ever expanding Greenstar range
are all SEDBUK A rated (the highest
efficiency) and offer total peace
of mind to the homeowner by combining
over 40 years in the industry with
the latest in technological innovations.
Its latest to the range are the Greenstar
Ri and the Greenstar Highflow 440.
The Greenstar Ri is ideal for an apartment
or a small house with a traditional
heating and hot water system. Its
compact measurements (600 x 390 x
270mm) means it fits comfortably into
a standard kitchen cupboard.
The Greenstar Highflow 440 satisfies
the demand for boilers with large
DHW flow rates and has been designed
to be installed under the kitchen
work surface, in utility rooms and
airing cupboards. It measures 850
x 600 x 600mm making it a floorstanding
combi in standard white goods dimensions,
and because it has a floor mounting
jig there’s minimal risk of
floors being damaged during installation.
The Worcester Bosch website www.worcester-bosch.co.uk
can not only help you find the right
boiler for you but also help find
an installer that has been trained
by Worcester Bosch.
Worcester Bosch has also produced
a DVD, which not only helps you choose
the right boiler but also gives handy
hints and tips on saving energy in
your home. Priced at £4.99,
to request a copy call 0800 083 2373
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