Cistermiser, a leading manufacturer of water management solutions, has unveiled research that demonstrates the substantial financial and environmental benefits homeowners can achieve by reducing limescale build–up in their heating systems.
The findings, validated by Save Money Cut Carbon (SMCC), highlight the efficiency gains and cost savings associated with limescale control, emphasising the role of Cistermiser’s Combimate product in achieving these benefits.
It has already been revealed by British Water that limescale build-up could lead to a 12% reduction in boiler efficiency. Assuming an average gas usage for a family of 4-5 being 47kWh at a cost of 6per kWh (£2.82 per day) a 12% inefficiency could cost homeowners an additional £139.05 over a year in running costs. However, by using Combimate, homeowners can achieve a payback period in as little as 2 years, making it a highly cost-effective solution for households that lasts and lasts.
Over a 10-year period, by having Combimate installed and keeping up the annual Combiphos maintenance, homeowners (4-5 person household) could save an impressive £863.50. Combimate’s quick payback period underscores its financial viability and impact on reducing household expenses – a great way for heating and plumbing engineers to explain why they should be installed.
Aside from finances, environmentally, a 12% reduction in boiler efficiency results in an additional 0.5 tonnes of CO2 emissions per year as the boiler works harder, for longer. Preventing limescale build-up with Combimate can significantly reduce a homeowner’s carbon footprint, contributing to broader environmental sustainability goals.
Combimate is an innovative limescale prevention device designed for easy installation in domestic water systems. It works by dispensing a small dose of polyphosphate into the water, which prevents the formation of limescale. This maintenance of boiler efficiency leads to reduced running costs, lower maintenance expenses and prolonged appliance lifespan. Cistermiser’s research underscores the importance of such solutions in enhancing household efficiency and sustainability.
“Our research shows that limescale not only affects the efficiency of heating systems but also highlights the unnecessary yet significant financial and environmental costs on homeowners. Combimate offers a simple and effective solution to this problem, providing immediate savings and long-term benefits,“ says Richard Braid, Managing Director of Cistermiser.
Heating systems account for a significant portion of household energy use and improving their efficiency can play a crucial role in achieving environmental targets. Combimate helps homeowners contribute to these efforts by maintaining optimal boiler performance and avoids unnecessary energy consumption. By ensuring that heating systems run efficiently, homeowners can benefit from lower energy bills and reduce their environmental impact.
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