It is estimated that around 1.3 million households in the UK aren't linked to the gas grid and are probably heating their homes and hot water with an oil-fired boiler. While these boilers have numerous advantages and are very efficient, they also emit considerable amounts of carbon, which contributes significantly to global warming.
When it's time to replace an oil boiler, many people are choosing to make the switch from oil to a cleaner energy source such as LPG, but is it the right choice for your home?
Advantages of LPG Boilers
- When compared to oil, LPG burns cleaner and creates fewer hazardous pollutants, making it the more environmentally friendly option.
- LPG boilers are typically less expensive to purchase and install when compared to oil boilers.
- LPG is a highly efficient fuel, and replacing an old oil boiler with a newer condensing LPG type might increase the heating system's efficiency by as much as 20%.
- When compared to oil boilers, LPG boilers are much quieter when in use.
- LPG can be used in both cooking and heating equipment, as well as boilers, whereas oil can only be used in your boiler.
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Advantages of Oil Boilers
- Over 90% of the fuel may be turned into usable energy, making it extremely efficient.
- In general, it is less expensive per kilowatt-hour (kWh) than LPG.
- As they work to heat the home, modern oil combi boilers are incredibly silent.
- Some oil combi boilers may be mounted on the outside of your home to save room. They provide excellent performance during the winter months.
Should you change from an oil boiler to a LPG boiler?
Off-grid heating options like coal, wood, and oil-fired boilers have all been popular in the past, but times have changed. There is a growing understanding of the harm that burning fossil fuels has caused to our world, and climate change, as a result, is becoming a global problem. Many off-grid homeowners are looking for a more environmentally responsible approach to heat their homes while using the least amount of energy possible and LPG boilers are perfect for this.
If you are looking to install a LPG boiler on your property, we can help! Our heating engineers across Whitchurch, Swindon, Keynsham, Stockwood and the surrounding areas, are fully trained and qualified to install a range of LPG boilers. Get in touch with us today!
