What can I do to make my heating system more efficient

How can I improve the efficiency of my central heating?

1. Schedule an annual service. Treat your boiler like your car.
2. Keep your boiler clean. It's not an easy task, but it pays off in the long-term.
3. Radiators should be bled.
4. Increase the pressure.
5. You can use a Powerflush.
6. Insulate your pipes
7. Turn on the heating.

You might also wonder if it is more efficient to keep the heating on. According to the Energy Saving Trust, heating your home when it is needed will save you energy. You could adjust the timer to turn on the heating a bit earlier so that the house is warm when it's needed. However, this will ensure that you are not wasting energy.

How can I improve my heating efficiency?

6 Tips to Increase Heating Efficiency

1. #1: Schedule Your Heating. The best way to reduce your energy costs is to use the programmable thermostat correctly.
2. #2: Lower the temperature
3. #3: Make use of other heat sources
4. #4: Insulate.
5. #5: Modify the filter
6. #6: Stop causing Chimney Damper.

How can I get more heat from my radiators

How to get more heat from your radiators

1. Turn your central heating thermostat off to ensure your boiler is turned off
2. To catch the water from radiators that are bleeding, use a kitchen towel or cloth.
3. Check that the radiator's valves are in their correct positions.
4. Use either a flat screwdriver or a radiator bleeding key to stop bleeding.
5. Open the valve (2-3 turns)