Efficiency Of Very Old Gas Boilers

interele | 20:49 Thu 30th Sep 2021 | Home & Garden

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We are getting a new boiler since our old one has finally expired. It was made in 1982 and I was wondering how efficient they were back in those days ( It's a Ideal WRS255A if anyone has any info )

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Buenchico

See the introductory paragraph, and Section 5, here:
https://www.theheatinghub.co.uk/boiler-efficiency-guide-and-energy-saving-tips
(The whole page is probably well worth a read though).

interele

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That would explain why my gas bill is astronomical

Buenchico

With wholesale gas prices currently around THREE TIMES what they were at the start of the year, Interele, I wouldn't expect to see any big reductions in your gas bill any time soon!
https://www.catalyst-commercial.co.uk/wholesale-gas-prices/

interele

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True, but imagine what it would be with a 60% efficient boiler

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