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Heating and hot water

The latest on energy-efficient boilers to save you energy and money, and the right controls to use as little energy as possible, whatever the age of your boiler. No boiler? Find out about controls for electric systems too.

Don’t forget that before changing your heating system, it’s worth insulating your home.

Understanding your system

If you're not sure what kind of heating or hot water system you have, or you want to understand how everything works, find out here.

Replacing your boiler

Around 60% of what you spend in a year on energy bills goes on your boiler - an efficient boiler makes a big difference. Find out about different types of condensing boiler to suit your needs.

Efficient water heating

Our tips for saving money on water heating, whether you have a boiler or an electric system.

Thermostats and controls

The right heating controls for your boiler and radiators let you keep your home at a comfortable temperature without wasting fuel or heat – so you spend less on heating bills.

Improving electric systems

How to get the most out of your electric storage heaters - and what your options are for improving them.

Thermostats and controls for electric systems

If you have electric storage heating and immersion water heaters rather than a boiler, efficient thermostats and controls can still reduce the energy you use and save money.

Tanks, pipes and radiators

Lagging water tanks and pipes reduces the amount of heat that escapes, so you spend less money heating water up, and hot water stays hotter for longer.

Boiler Scrappage Scheme

The Boiler Scrappage Scheme has finished in England and Wales, but continues in Scotland.