Central Heating Systems

We all need heating to make our homes cosy and warm during those winter months. But is your home unnecessarily warm? If so, too much heating could be almost as uncomfortable as no heating at all and your home will be wasting energy and giving you high fuel bills! 

If you have a central heating system controlled by a thermostat, take control by turning it down to between 18°C and 22°C. Turning the thermostat down by 1°C can cut 10% off your fuel bills. 18°C is a comfortable temperature for your living room, but those who are less active such as elderly or infants usually need 21°C.

By fitting a Programmer you can pre set your heating to come on and go off at certain times during the day – comfort and warmth when you need it.

If your heating system isn't energy efficient, then it's behaving badly. Installing a nice new energy efficient one will save you money and heat your home more effectively. 

Did you know by installing a new energy efficient heating system, you could save up to a third of your home's heating costs. 

If you would like a copy of our free energy advice booklet giving help and advice on how to save energy, please contact Mr Cliff Duff, Energy Conservation Officer, details are shown at the bottom of this page. 

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ScottishPower Boiler Cashback Offer

This scheme is open to ScottishPower customers only and can supply a cash back of up to £200 when purchasing a new high efficiency condensing boiler from ScottishPower. To obtain more information contact ScottishPower on 0800 88 99 00 or access their web site as shown on the right side of this page. 

Care and Repair - Free assistance around the home

If you are elderly, disabled or on a low income and need assistance to carry out repairs, improvements, adaptations or just general advice contact Care and Repair, Ivesley House, Easington on 0191 527 0100.