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Although the Boiler Plus standard is fairly new, minimum efficiency standards for boilers were made law in 2005 when new boilers became condensing. Boiler Plus strengthens these. What is a smart thermostat? We will provide you with 3 free, no-obligation quotes from our trusted network of qualified heating engineers. This gives you the advantage to compare and choose the best deal that suits your needs and budget. Turning off your heating will save energy, particularly if you have an old boiler with a pilot light that's always burning. It's worth turning your heating on and off every so often over the summer, though, to make sure that valves and pumps don't seize up. Temperature controls for your heating and hot water Thawing a frozen condensate pipe can be done yourself without the need for a heating engineer, you can find a guide to thawing out the condensate pipe on Boiler Guide (including a video) but if you feel the slightest bit unsafe get in touch with a Gas Safe registered engineer. Boiler keeps turning off Load compensation allows the heating system to change the temperature of the water going into the radiators. So when your home only needs warming up a little, the temperature of the radiators will reflect that – which is far more efficient. This means the radiators don’t always have to be piping hot. Flue Gas Heat Recovery

Like the thermostat on a cylinder, you can also have a thermostat in one room or each room of your house. Older versions are connected by wires running to your boiler, while newer systems tend to send signals to the boiler wirelessly. Once the warranty period has begun, you’ll need to keep the warranty valid by arranging an annual Potterton boiler service, which will also ensure the safe and efficient running of your boiler during its lifetime. Boiler insurance and ongoing cover Efficient hydronic central heating systems (those that use hot water to heat your home) use low flow temperatures in properties that have large radiators and good insulation. You can adjust it manually – find out more by reading our guide to adjusting your boiler flow temperature – but a load or weather compensation system does it automatically. These determine how much heat your boiler needs to create, and sets the temperature accordingly ⁠so it's using no more or less energy than necessary.While some common boiler issues are simple to fix, others may require the help of a professional heating engineer. Don’t wait for a small problem to become a major hassle. Get the best performance from your boiler by speaking with a heating engineer today. Some on/off switches have an option to turn on just the hot water, so you can turn the heating off permanently during the summer. Bear in mind that some older washing machines and dishwashers need hot water from the boiler to run. Modern ones usually heat the water within the appliance itself. The wide range of Potterton boilers offering varying warranty lengths from 1-7 years. Find out even more about what's covered by their warranties with our guide to Potterton warranties. It’s not a good idea to have a TRV fitted to the radiators in rooms that also have a wall-mounted smart thermostat as they will be competing to control the room temperature. Be aware that some smart thermostats don't allow for modulation in any capacity, and simply operate boilers using on/off controls that don't save energy. An example of this is the Hive thermostat installed by British Gas. Are there limits to compensation controls?

Homes with small and fairly old radiators will probably only be able to go so low before the boiler will struggle to meet the temperature the thermostat demands. And with 'slow and low' heating, heat loss needs to be mitigated or the home will never reach the desired temperature, and the system will be pushed to its limits. With a weather compensation kit, your boiler will be aware of the temperature outside. This allows it to set a flow temperature that will keep your home at a comfortable temperature. So your heating system will be able to run more efficiently, saving you money. What’s load compensation By bleeding the radiators that aren’t heating up, you’re allowing the air to escape so that the hot water can circulate. Follow our guide to bleeding a radiator for step-by-step instructions on how to get your radiators working again. Low boiler pressure (error code E119)

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Avoid turning up the thermostat if possible. According to the Energy Saving Trust, for every degree you increase the temperature, your heating bill will increase by about 10%.

When you have a new boiler or heating component installed, you should discuss with your heating engineer the controls you need for your home. To make sure you're well informed before you call someone in, here's what controls you should ideally have: Controls to use with heat-only boilers What is a heat-only boiler?How will I know if I don't have this? Thermostats are small dials that have a range of temperature options around a central circle. If your cylinder has one, you'll be able to see it on the outside, around a third of the way up. No room thermostat