If you are looking to install central heating in your home there are a number of energy options open to you. The decision you make may be influenced by the availability of the fuel source at your address as not every property is connected to a mains gas supply, or it may be that you prefer a certain type of heating appliances in your home. It is possible to have individual gas bottles to use if the property is not connected to the mains gas supply, but this often is much more expensive and sometime requires adaptations to the home appliances. Each type of central heating has its pros and cons, but gas central heating powered by a gas boiler is often the most efficient and the most popular choice for many people.
One of the main advantages of gas central heating powered by a gas boiler is that the price of gas is a lot cheaper than the cost of electricity and oil at the moment so therefore heating costs will be much lower. This has been the case for many years now and so it is probable that this will continue to be the case ensuring the continued popularity of gas as a home energy choice.
A plus point of gas central heating is that it is very controllable and is usually controlled by thermostats in the rooms of the property. This gives the householder greater control over the temperature in the home. Often there is a central thermostat in the hallway and on the landing and then the radiators have thermostatic controls on them so that each room’s temperature can be adapted to the family’s needs if required. A programmer can be easily fitted to the system so that the heating and hot water can be programmed to come on and off at various times during the day to suit the family circumstances. Most programmers also have a setting for holiday times so that the central heating can be completely turned off when not needed.
The gas boiler is used to provide hot water in the property as well as the central heating meaning that there is no need to have a more expensive electric emersion heater unless this is something that you prefer. The gas boiler will need to be serviced once a year by a qualified gas engineer to make sure that it is safe and working efficiently. This is not usually expensive but is essential to keep the family safe.