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How to Use the Timer on Your Unvented Cylinder 20 Aug 2024 Most of us take for granted the ability to enjoy hot water with just the twist of the tap. We don’t usually put much thought into how the water is heated or the energy used to do so. At least not until we see the bill. A water heater timer can help you control your energy usage, reduce costs, and still enjoy hot water when you need it. Not sure how to use a timer with your unvented cylinder? Our guide will walk you through the process. Understanding Unvented Water Heaters First, why use an unvented water heater? Unvented cylinders… Read more
Do You Have Hard Water? How to Tell and How It Affects Your Water Heater 13 Aug 2024 Hard water can have a significant impact on your home, particularly on your water heater. Knowing whether you have hard water can help you prevent damage and keep your water heater working efficiently, while also extending its lifespan. Not sure if you have hard water or what it might do to your unvented cylinder? Our guide will help. Identifying Hard Water Look for Limescale Deposits One of the most visible signs of hard water is limescale. This is a chalky white residue left behind by calcium and magnesium minerals dissolved in the water. You can often find it on faucets,… Read more
Comparing Mechanical, Digital, and Smart Programmers for Unvented Water Heaters 6 Aug 2024 Water is more than a utility. It’s a public resource. The same is true of the energy we use to heat it. Controlling our water and energy usage is important for sustainable living but can also help us control our costs and make each pound stretch a little further. A water heater programmer can make all the difference, but you’ll need to choose the right type for your budget and usage needs. The 3 Types of Water Heater Timers Sold on the idea of a timer for your unvented cylinder? Brilliant. Now it’s time to talk types. You’ll find three… Read more
What Is a Water Heater Timer? 23 Jul 2024 Today’s water heaters are much more advanced than they were even a few years ago. They’re much more insulated and more affordable, and unvented cylinders can be installed anywhere in a building, rather than having to be installed near the top like vented cylinders. One area where those advancements are most obvious is in the number of accessories designed to help you do more with your water heater. One that you might be interested in is a water heater timer. What is it and is it an accessory that you need? Let’s take a closer look. What Is It? A… Read more
What Is a Water Heater Programmer? 16 Jul 2024 Controlling your energy usage is an important consideration for anyone dealing with a tight budget. It’s not just about money, however. Reducing your energy consumption is also good for the planet. A water heater programmer helps you do both while still enjoying plenty of hot water when you need it. What Is It? A water heater programmer is like a water heater timer, but it’s a bit more advanced. A timer allows you to operate your water heater at the same times every day. You might choose to have it come on a couple of hours in the morning and… Read more
Water Heater Accessories: Timers vs. Programmers vs. Thermostats 9 Jul 2024 If you’re like most people, you expect hot water to flow out when you open the hot tap. That’s the entire point of a water heater, right? While that might be true, your unvented cylinder needs several different accessories to operate correctly and to help you customise your water heating to your schedule and usage needs. The three most commonly needed accessories are timers, programmers, and thermostats. Many UK homeowners are unsure what the difference is between these devices or whether they need one, two, or all three. In this post, we’ll help you make sense of your options. Thermostats… Read more
Tips to Help Maximise Your Hot Water 2 Jul 2024 Struggling with no hot water? If you’ve checked the water heater’s circuit breaker, power/fuel supply, and connection to the mains and found nothing, chances are good that you’ve simply used all the hot water in the cylinder, and it hasn’t had a chance to refill and heat up once more. While you wait, why not explore a few tips that can help you maximise the hot water your cylinder produces? Aeration Is Your Friend A simple tip to help you reduce the amount of hot water used at many of the taps in your home is to install aerators. These… Read more
The Ultimate Guide to Water Heater Efficiency 25 Jun 2024 Saving money and reducing energy usage are important considerations for most UK households. Chances are good that you turn off lights when you’re not in the room and program your home’s thermostat so that it operates minimally when you’re not home. However, your water heater could be an overlooked source of inefficiency. Our guide will help you fine-tune it to reduce your operating costs and environmental impact. Age If your water heater is 10 years old or older, replace it. Yes, that means incurring an additional expense but considering most cylinders don’t last longer than this and that modern cylinders… Read more
Proper Unvented Cylinder Sizing and Usage Strategies 18 Jun 2024 Whether you’re upgrading from a too-small unvented cylinder or installing one in a brand-new home, it’s crucial to get a few things right. First, you need the right capacity, so sizing is a major concern. Second, you need to understand how your usage affects water and energy consumption and then develop strategies to match. This post will address both topics. Sizing Considerations When buying a new unvented cylinder, capacity is an important metric. It tells you how many litres your cylinder will hold, but that affects other things. If the capacity is too low, you may not have enough hot… Read more
Is It Cheaper to Set Your Water Heater Timer to “Always On”? 11 Jun 2024 Water heater timers allow you to set a specific schedule for heating the water your household needs. However, they a couple of settings and there’s an argument out there that holds it’s cheaper to set your timer to “always on” rather than “clock”. Is this true? What’s the story here? Is It True? In a word, no, it is not cheaper to leave your timer set to “always on”. The better option is to set it to “clock” and then choose times that correspond with your usage schedule. That can be hard, since most people’s schedules vary over several days… Read more Categories
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