How to Avoid the Energy Price Hike and Become Your Own Supplier with Solar
Are you worried about the future of your energy bill? You’re not alone. The cost of wholesale energy is at an unprecedented high but, even without the recent price hike, energy is likely to cost more and more in the future as supply dwindles. Supply of standard, fossil fuel energy that is. Renewable energy sources, […]
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 […]
What The New £5000 Heat Pump Grant Means For You
Air Source and Ground Source Heat Pumps have long been lauded as the eco-friendly alternative to gas boilers. However, the price of installing one has been inaccessible to most… until now! A new government scheme will give households £5000 towards to cost of a new heat pump, available from April 2022. The scheme is part […]
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 […]