Does A New Boiler Help Reduce Your Carbon Footprint?

It’s now impossible to ignore the impact we all have on the global energy crisis. CO2 emissions are severely damaging our planet, and every individual needs to make changes before it’s too late. There are lots of ways to do this, and whether they’re big or small, doing something to reduce your own carbon footprint is helping to reduce poisonous gases and safeguard the world for future generations.

In their effort to reduce their carbon footprint, some people have switched to electric cars, others have become vegan, while others search for alternative energy sources like solar power.  

At Smart Gas Plumbing & Heating, we are trying to do our own bit in reducing energy use, as we want to share in the responsibility of helping our planet and being mindful of the impact of fossil fuels on the environment. We do this by helping customers become more energy-efficient, and following government guidance on reducing energy use. But can a new boiler really help you reduce your carbon footprint? 

Why a new boiler can reduce your individual carbon footprint

We use energy in our homes often without even thinking about it. Every time we turn on a light, run a bath or put the washing machine on. We all take it for granted, and all need energy to keep our homes warm and comfortable, but habits have to change if we want to care for our planet.

A new boiler fits into this by vastly improving the efficiency of your heating, and therefore using a lot less energy to do its job. New A-rated boilers have been built with efficiency in mind, and perform much faster than older models. This means that while your home may enjoy the same amount of heating, it will be produced using a lot less energy and therefore producing fewer CO2 emissions. 

When you hear about recycling, you might think of cardboard and plastic, but an energy-efficient boiler recycles fuel every day. They can convert up to 90% of the fuel they need to run into heat, so there’s barely any waste compared with older units. And if you also decide to reduce the heat you use, by simple methods such as turning your thermostat down slightly or installing a Smart meter to be more mindful of use, you’ll save even more energy.

The Energy Saving Trust has reported findings, estimating that if all of the UK switched to an A-rated condensing boiler and also used heat and hot water more carefully, we’d save around 6.7 million tonnes of CO2. When you look at it this way, it’s easy to see the positive impact one home can have if we all make an effort. 

How Smart Gas can help you reduce your carbon footprint

At Smart Gas, we use our in-depth knowledge of heating systems to help customers reduce energy and save money at the same time. We have in-depth boiler experience, and understand which boilers work best for customers, depending on their needs, usage and size of home. By applying this knowledge we can advise on the A-rated boiler unit that’s right for them and that will reduce each home’s carbon footprint.

And once it’s installed, we can help them care for it, too. This helps ensure their boiler stays as energy-efficient as possible with an annual service, and in most cases a warranty, which offers peace of mind to our customers.

Homeowners also find they usually save money every month on their heating bills, thanks to their boiler performing more effectively and using far less energy to produce the same amount of heat and hot water. This is a win for both the planet and their purse strings!

In West Yorkshire? Get in touch to find out more

Our service is convenient, trustworthy and hassle-free, and we work reliably and professionally with the customer experience at the forefront of our minds. We’re proud of our excellent reviews and our reasonably priced service, so if you’d like help with reducing your carbon footprint with a trusted team, you’re in the right place. 

We work with homeowners and landlords across Heckmondwike, Batley, Cleckheaton, Dewsbury and Mirfield, and would be pleased to help whatever your enquiry.  You can contact us by telephone on 07900417080, by email at info@smartgasheating.com or by completing our short online contact form.