Category: Space/Water Heating

When it comes to providing hot water for your home, you may have heard the terms “boiler” and “water heater” used interchangeably and think they have the same functions. While both devices are used to heat water, they have distinct differences in their construction, functions, and capabilities. In this article, we will explore the differences between a boiler and a water heater and help you choose the best option for your hot water needs.
The Difference Between a Boiler and a Water Heater?
Before we delve into the details, let’s define what a boiler and water heater are …

If you hope to use biomass to make your home environmentally friendly and reduce your energy costs, you need to know what it is and how it is used in homes all over the world.
By definition, biomass is organic matter used as a fuel for the production of electricity. In a domestic setting, biomass refers to wood which is usually used in the form of wood chips, pellets, and logs. Wood pellets are the most common, and they are used in wood pellet boilers to generate electricity.
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The UK is not one of the warmest places in the world. Hence, unless you live in a passive house, a home heating boiler is an essential item for you.
Home heating boilers take many forms. Depending on where you live, you can either use a mains gas boiler or an oil fired boiler. There are other options including wood pellet boilers and liquid petroleum gas.
The introduction of condensation was a big technological advancement from ‘traditional’ heating boilers. Condensation …

Despite its benefits, most people don’t understand what a heat pump is and what it does. This is understandable because heat pumps have not yet become common. If you are not familiar with heat pumps, the sections below will help you negotiate your way around the various heat pumps that are available in the market.
What is a Heat Pump?
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Residential solar panels are increasingly becoming popular in the UK and it is not without reason. Solar panels are hard to pass by for most homeowners because they play a key role in cutting down on your energy costs. They also help to drastically cut down your carbon footprint.
There are two types of solar panels that homeowners can choose from; photovoltaic panels and solar thermal panels.
Photovoltaic panels produce electricity while solar thermal panels provide hot water for bathing…