Tips On Energy Saving - Worcester GREENSTAR CDi CLASSIC User Instructions

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TIPS ON ENERGY SAVING

HEATING ECONOMICALLY
The boiler is designed to provide a level of comfort while
keeping gas consumption and the resulting environmental
effect as low as possible. The gas supply to the burner is
controlled according to the level of demand for heat. The boiler
continues to operate with a low flame if the demand of heat
reduces. The technical term for this is modulating control.
Modulating control reduces temperature fluctuations and
provides even distribution of heat throughout the home. This
means that the boiler may stay on for relatively long periods but
will use less gas than a boiler that continually switches on and
off.
NEW CONTROL SYSTEMS
Upgrade your heating control system if necessary with the
latest equipment available. The minimum level of control is a
programmer, interlocking room thermostat and thermostatic
radiator valves.
CENTRAL HEATING SYSTEMS WITH ROOM THERMOSTATS
AND THERMOSTATIC RADIATOR VALVES
The central heating control on the boiler should be set to
maximum rated temperature of the central heating system. The
temperature of each room can be set individually (except room
with the room thermostat) using the thermostatic radiator
valves. If damaged, replace the plastic tops used to adjust the
thermostatic radiator valve. It is also advisable to manually
adjust all thermostatic radiator valves every 2 – 3 weeks to
prevent them sticking.
ROOM THERMOSTATS
Reducing the setting of the room thermostat by 1°C can reduce
fuel consumption by up to 10 %.
ROOF INSULATION
Around 30 % of the heat loss from a property is through the
roof. Replace any old insulation with new insulation, preferably
of around 200 mm thickness or more.
WINDOW FRAMES
Single glazed windows, particularly those with steel frames,
can loose a great deal of heat. Consideration should be given to
replacement with PVCu or wooden framed double glazing
units.
CURTAINS
Lined curtains, or heavier full length curtains can provide
excellent insulation. However, always ensure that the curtains
do not drape over radiators.
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DRAUGHTS
To ensure that draughts around doors, windows, letterboxes
and keyholes etc. are reduced by using a suitable draught
excluder.
RADIATORS
Often radiators are sited underneath a window. The
performance of the radiator will be affected if curtains are
allowed to drape over radiator or shelves are fitted above it.
The temperature obtainable in any given room is dependent on
all radiators being operated at the same time. If you decide to
turn off radiators in unused rooms, spare bedrooms etc., you
may experience slightly lower room temperatures in rooms
adjacent to unheated rooms.
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