The Top Four Routes to Optimum Boiler Efficiency

Let’s face it, rising energy prices and the ever-expensive cost of living are presenting most of us with a very real financial headache. And as installers, you have a vital role to play in helping your customers to lower their energy consumption and in turn reduce their bills.

A well-sized, modern combi boiler installation that is serviced annually is certainly a good place to start. But what if your customer wants to eke out every possible percentage of incremental efficiency? What if they want their boiler to be as efficient as it can possibly be? 

Look no further – here are our top four routes to optimum boiler efficiency.

1. Load Compensation

Load compensation is a feature that prevents energy wastage by adjusting the boiler's heat output as it nears the target temperature, ensuring only the necessary energy is used. Many modern thermostats incorporate load compensation to match a room's needs precisely. This technology allows the boiler to communicate continuously with the thermostat, providing real-time adjustments to maintain the desired temperature efficiently.

Baxi's uSense 2 smart room thermostat includes load compensation, offering both energy savings and enhanced comfort. By wiring directly into the boiler, it ensures peak efficiency, reducing energy consumption and lowering heating bills.

2. Weather Compensation

Weather compensation is another sure-fire way to boost efficiency through automatically adjusting the boiler's output based on external weather conditions. By doing so, it ensures precisely the right amount of energy is used to counteract when the weather is warmer or colder outside without any input from the homeowner. When it is warmer outside the boiler doesn’t have to work as hard to meet homeowner comfort settings.

Baxi's In Flue Outdoor Sensor (IFOS) is a prime example of this technology. It can be easily clipped to the flue and wired directly to the boiler during installation, eliminating the need for drilling and maintaining a reliable connection.

3. Dynamic Range Rating

Dynamic range rating is a feature that allows a boiler to modulate its heat output gradually and precisely, aligning with the required heating load. Although modulation is standard in most modern boilers, this function takes it a step further by providing only the necessary heat output to meet the desired temperature. 

Baxi's Combi 2 range of combi boilers integrates dynamic range rating, offering you an excellent opportunity to educate your customers about its energy-saving benefits. By understanding and making use of this feature, homeowners can enjoy a more efficient heating system that adapts to their specific needs with no manual intervention.

4. Smart Controls

Perhaps the most visible efficiency enhancer for your customers is a smart control – a real game changer for boiler efficiency. Smart controls, like Baxi's uSense 2, allow the user to customise their heating system’s performance to meet their specific needs. They can monitor energy consumption and control their heating system remotely, with flexible scheduling options making management quick and simple.

Through the My Baxi app, the uSense 2 provides total remote control, simplifying heating schedules and hot water settings throughout the week. It also sends system information directly to the user’s device, keeping them informed and in control.

By leveraging one or more of these advanced boiler enhancements, you can significantly improve boiler efficiency for your customers. These technologies not only reduce energy consumption and lower utility bills but also contribute to a more sustainable and comfortable living environment. Quite simply, what’s not to like?

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