How to save energy

• Central heating - the essential guide
• How to choose the right radiator
• Where to position the radiator
• Assess your boiler
• How to save energy

How to save energy

* Work out the heat output required for each room

It is determined by a complex calculation involving the heat losses from the room (using wall construction properties, window size and type etc), rather than being simply determined by the room size.

* Save energy with a room thermostat

A room thermostat turns off the heating when a room reaches the required temperature. You can save energy by breaking your system into different heating zones with separate thermostats.

Alternatively, thermostatic radiator control valves (TRVs) fitted onto individual radiators will switch them on or off depending on how warm the room gets - just don't have them fitted in the same room as the main thermostat.

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