Boiler Upgrade Scheme 2022 – All you need to know
In October last year, the UK government launched its much-anticipated Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS). The purpose of this scheme is to help homeowners in England and Wales afford the upfront costs of installing low carbon heating systems which will replace the high number of fossil fuel boilers currently installed within UK properties. What are low […]
Can I Get a Grant to Install Central Heating for the First Time?
Most of us take it for granted that when we’re cold, we just boost the heating. But, in actual fact, 5% of UK households don’t have a central heating system and installing one can be expensive for some. The good news is, there is funding support available for those who need it! Where Does This […]
12 Ways to Save Energy During Winter
The weather outside is frightful and we’re all doing everything we can to keep warm! But with that extra heating comes extra energy costs, not to mention the extra lighting from all your Christmas decorations. To counteract this, we’ve got some ideas to help you save energy instead – our 12 energy saving tips of […]
What is the ECO Scheme, and Can I Get a Free Boiler?
Helping you to access funding, like the government’s ECO scheme, is one of the many things we can do for you at Effective Home. But what is the ECO scheme? Who qualifies for ECO funding? And what can you get from it? Keep reading to find out all the answers to these questions and more. […]
What Type of Boiler Do I Need? Combi, System, or Conventional?
Boilers are funny things really. Most of us have one, somewhere, but very few of us know much about them and how they work. If you’re replacing your boiler or renovating, it’s time you learnt a little more about them, so that you can get the type of boiler you need. If you’re seeing this […]
What Are Heat Pumps, And Do I Need To Swap My Gas Boiler for One?
You may have seen the term air source heat pumps, or even ground source heat pumps, in the news recently. You may be curious about this £5,000 grant the government is promising. But what actually are heat pumps? How do they work? And are they really better than boilers? Worry not – we’re here to […]
4 Things To Consider When Turning Your Heating on After Summer
Every year, the debate rages on about when it’s time to turn the heating back on. According to Migrate, an automated energy-switching service, the average date most Brits turn their heating on is the 17th of October. Others suggest that we use the changing of the clocks as our guide. This year, with the rising […]