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Why LPG within the your own home?
LPG heating can be defined as a flexible energy source with all of the
benefits of natural gas. As well as hot water, gas fires, heating and cooking,
it may also be used to heat swimming pools, patio heaters and barbeques. LPG
burns cleanly without soot with very low emissions and when it burns, it really
is odourless. By deciding on LPG as the fuel source for your home, you have not
merely convenience but significant environmental and economic benefits as
well.
How will I know when to re-order gas?
The majority of customers decide on an automatic top-up service which ensures
a constant supply of gas. However, your tank includes a contents gauge and you
should call to order more gas when the gauge reads 30% full.
LPG (Liquefied Petroleum Gas) stands out as the closest alternative to mains
gas and is used for central heating, water heating and cooking. It is usually
stored in cylinders, in a tank (above or below ground) and is delivered to a
property via a tanker truck.
Installation Costs
LPG heating system installation is comparatively low cost averaging around
£4,000.00 for a full installation.
The average price of an LPG boiler is about £1,150.00 and putting in of an
above ground tank is £150.00 (excluding planning/council costs).
LPG stands out as a ideal back up fuel to green heating technology such as
solar/thermal. To put in a solar system you'd be looking at about an additional
£2,000.00.
LPG Running costs
LPG costs are usually fairly steady with prices usually fixed for at least 6
months, which means that you’re not as likely to experience unforeseen increases
in your fuel bills.
Typical running costs might be around £950.00 per year.
Carbon Emissions
LPG has the lowest carbon emissions out of all of the fossil energy sources
for sale in non-urban areas and gives off 19 % less CO² per kWh than
heating oil, 30 percent less than coal and more than 50 % less than
electricity.
LPG isn't going to pose any soil or water pollution dangers. It burns cleanly
without any soot and hardly any sulphur emissions, producing just carbon dioxide
and water.
Legislation
LPG is compatible with renewable and low-carbon technologies. It can be the
perfect back-up energy resource for solar thermal water heating in off mains gas
locations, as a result satisfying planning permission requirements.
High efficiency LPG condensing central heating boilers, to meet Building
Regulations, can be purchased from leading manufacturers.
Features and Benefits of LPG
LPG is hassle-free and extremely versatile. It can fuel central heating,
water heating, fires and cookers having a real and controllable flame for gas
hobs, ovens and fires.
Storage options for LPG are very accommodating and can include underground
tank storage in order for only the tank’s lid is visible. It really is perfectly
safe to store LPG underground, as in the unlikely event of a leak the fuel
vaporises, therefore it wouldn’t contaminate any soil or fresh water which may
be nearby.
LPG tanks are secure; the fuel can't be siphoned out, which reduces the
threat of security issues.
LPG installers have to be CORGI or Gas Safe registered, which fully protects
home owners.
The storage tank remains the property and responsibility of the supplier, so
there’s no need to concern yourself with insurance or maintenance.
You can find an extensive range of appliances offered by leading
manufacturers.
Potential Drawbacks
The running costs of LPG are greater than mains gas and just like other fuels
the price of LPG depends on the cost of oil.
Historically, oil heating systems have always been cheaper to run than LPG,
but this is now no longer the case.
When about to have a new
boiler installed it's a good time to reconsider::
- Energy efficiency improvements you've made since the last boiler was fitted,
or changes you're planning to make in future. Measures such as double glazing,
loft insulation, cavity wall insulation or draught proofing will reduce the heat
loss from your home and reduce your heating requirements.
- Changes you plan to make such as adding more rooms or changing a bedroom to
a bathroom.
- How well your current system meets your requirements. Could any rooms do
with an extra or larger radiator, for example, or could you free up space by
changing to a combi boiler? What central heating controls will make your system operate most
effectively?
Our helpful, can-do approach is just one of the reasons that67% of our work is repeat business from happy clients.
We’d like you to be one of them. Call us FREE today on 0800 043 90 60and discover the Pilkingtons difference.
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