Thinking about improving boiler efficiency? Loco Home Retrofit CIC spoke to three heat engineering experts to discover why most so called ‘A’ rated condensing boilers are operating far below their intended efficiency.
Homeowners can make a simple intervention to immediately improve boiler efficiency by up to 15% and get more heat for their £££s. Watch the recording to learn why improvements to make gas boilers run efficiently can also get your home ready for a heat pump. Local co-operation can help ensure the decarbonisation transition in our heating systems will be more effective than the transition to condensing boilers.
With Dr Faye Wade (Edinburgh University), Nathan Gambling (BetaTeach) and Adam Chapman (Heat Geek).
CAUTION: homeowner interventions on boiler flow temperature is recommended ONLY for combi boilers providing instantaneous hot water. Where a hot water cylinder is present, involve a competent engineer.
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Crucially, this isn’t just about tweaking old technology; it’s a stepping stone to decarbonisation. Running a low-flow temperature is the gold standard for heat pump efficiency. By trying this intervention now, you are gathering vital data on your home’s thermal performance, making the eventual switch to a clean heat pump smoother and more predictable.
This is exactly why Loco Home Retrofit exists. We are moving beyond the sales pitch to provide the honest, expert advice our community needs. By learning from the mistakes of the condensing boiler rollout, we are building a transition based on competence and local support, ensuring that when you invest in green tech, it performs exactly as promised.
