Comparing infrared heating with storage heaters
Many people rely on electrical heating to keep their homes nice and warm during the colder winter months. Despite the fact the cost of a unit of electricity is 3x the cost of gas (so electric heating is far more…
Is underfloor heating better than radiators?
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A new homeowner’s guide to saving energy
What are the best ways to save energy? So you’ve recently bought your first home. It can seem like there’s loads of stuff you’re suddenly expected to know about saving energy. Don’t feel overwhelmed! Most of it’s pretty straightforward. Small changes…
Should I get a single room heat recovery unit?
We all know what it’s like in the winter – sitting in a stuffy house because we’re obsessed with ‘keeping heat in’. Single room heat recovery units look to be a solution, pumping room-temperature fresh air into our homes. They can be expensive…
Bleeding and balancing radiators
We’re all looking forward to the summer, but we’re not quite there yet. With that in mind, here’s how to make the most of your central heating by bleeding and balancing radiators. Do you have cold spots in your home? This…
Heatmiser SmartStat review – March 2016
About 9 months ago we moved into our new home – and as such it gave me free reign to install as much energy saving equipment as I liked (which I am sure my partner greatly appreciated!). One of the…
How to avoid cowboy tradesmen
Many of the energy saving solutions we talk about on TheGreenAge involve doing some sort of work to your property or business – while some of these are easy DIY solutions, some require the help of a professional tradesman. A…
How warm should your rooms be?
How warm should your rooms be? With the advent of zonal heating, it is becoming possible for homeowners to heat various parts of their homes to different temperatures. It means a better level of control and savings compared to having…
Are oil boilers expensive?
Heating oil and LPG are really common ways to heat a home if you live off the gas grid. The question is, how does it stack up in price terms? It can be a little tricky to know what you…
What are the lifespans of your energy saving measures?
In this blog, I am going to give you a rundown of the expected lifespans of all the various energy saving measures around the home. Some I think will surprise you! Many people don’t take into account the expected lifespan…