I have gas central heating, from a combi boiler. In summer I only use the central heating when required, but I leave the hot water switch on all day. Is this more cost effective that just switching on the hot water when I require it? Energy prices going through the damn roof!!!
2006-08-31 05:13:07 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Other - Home & Garden
dude you have a combi boiler that mean when you turn on your hot tap you get hot water . leaving the switch does not cost you any thing , this is so when the hot tap is turned on you get instant hot water , now the cheapest lecky in the uk is southern lecky
i know i used to work for british gas .
hope this info helps
it sounds like people dont really have a clue wot they are on about on here , if you want to cut cost one rule only tTURN IT OFF. no wonder people are moaning about energy cost in this country, god help us all if you listen to them
ps my job is an energy advisor
2006-08-31 05:34:17 · answer #1 · answered by BRAVEHEART 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I see the confusion. I didn't realize at first that a combi boiler is the same thing as a tankless water heater. Your water heater only heats the water as you use it. So no, don't turn it off. You won't save a penny.
2006-08-31 13:16:11 · answer #2 · answered by devilishblueyes 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think you are better off just letting it run all day because I think it would be more expensive to have to re heat the water every time you want to use it. At least if it is running all the time It is running every once in a while to maintain the water temperature. Your best bet: Reduce the temperature. Go to the minimum temperature say 100 degrees from 120 degrees.
2006-08-31 12:21:15 · answer #3 · answered by Batchlor of the Arts 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
with a combi boiler it only heats it as you use it so though the switch is on it is not heating the water as you have no storage tank.
2006-08-31 12:18:49 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
errr, your combi boiler doesn't store hot water so its always off unless you turn the hot tap on and drop the pressure.
unless its not a combi boiler.
Can you add more detaisl to the question, ta.
2006-08-31 12:22:39 · answer #5 · answered by Michael H 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
See, i was told by a plumber or heating guy or something, that it doesnt make any difference cos if you only turn it on when you need it, the energy it uses in heating up from scratch is the same as if it was on all day. im not sure. bloody energy companies! grr
2006-08-31 12:20:05 · answer #6 · answered by jellybean 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It all depends on your circumstances. If you use the hot water a lot, keep it on all the time but if you just use it in the morning and evening then turn it on when you need it.
I keep mine on all the time because I am too lazy!
2006-09-01 04:49:44 · answer #7 · answered by northwales4u 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wouldn't it be inconvenient to only turn it on when you need it? Then you have to wait for the water to heat up every time.
2006-08-31 17:40:55 · answer #8 · answered by DawnDavenport 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are using an eclectic water heater then it is cheaper o keep it on all day. Hot or warm water is quicker and cheaper o heat up than water hat has been left to go cold.
2006-08-31 12:30:24 · answer #9 · answered by Northernbloke 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
only switch it on when you need it or if it has a timer set to to come on about a half an hour before you need it.
It also has effects on the environment if you leave it switched on all day
2006-08-31 12:17:58 · answer #10 · answered by red lyn 4 · 3⤊ 1⤋