What Are Limescale Reducers & Should I Fit One?
Did you know that 60% of UK properties are affected in some way by limescale? Living in a hard water areas such as Hertfordshire, London and the South East can be a real problem! Particularly for your boiler. This article explores the use and benefits of limescale reducers for boilers.
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The quickest and stress-free way to get limescale-free water in your home is to call us out. We can fit limescale reducers so you can start benefiting from lower bills, no limescale residue on taps and sinks, as well as a longer life for your appliances. Contact us for a no-obligation phone consultation/quote. We cover North London, West London, Watford, Hertfordshire, and Middlesex locations.
Reduced Energy Efficiency
Limescale can greatly reduce the energy efficiency of your central heating and hot water system, with appliances at risk of scale damage, especially when it heats up.
Water containing 145 ppm of calcite, flowing at 3.5 litres per minute, produces in one year 4.8 kilograms of scale at 60°C. At 80°C, this rises dramatically to 29.9 kilograms!
Generally, this affects central heating systems, hot water systems, washing machines, dishwashers, showers and bathroom taps, which can be costly to repair or indeed replace. With the cost of energy, gas, and electric bills having gone up...
...up hundreds of pounds since 2010, so it's worth understanding that just 9 grams of limescale reduces a boiler's efficiency by at least 5.6%.
Research indicates that modern high-efficiency boilers work at higher temperatures than standard boilers. With high-efficiency boilers, temperatures fluctuate more, waterways tend to be narrower, and heat exchangers thinner, so that limescale buildup has a more serious effect on performance, often resulting in boiler breakdown.
Putting the correct solution in place can save you lots of money on energy and repair bills.
So what are the benefits of Limescale Reducers?
- It will reduce your energy bills
- It will give your appliances, central heating system, pipe work and taps longer life and guarantees and much better efficiency.
- There is little or no maintenance once a scale reducer has been installed
- Economical little to no running costs
- Environmentally friendly
- Quick and easy to install
- Complies with Part L Buildings regulations
Conclusion
We strongly recommend that you fit a limescale reducer to your hot and cold water appliances around the home. If you live in or out of London, the benefits far outweigh the small cost of limescale prevention.
What Next
If you would like to discuss having a limescale reducer installed on your boiler installation, then contact us for more details and costs.
Book your appointment by contacting us today.
We cover locations in London, Watford, Hertfordshire, Middlesex, and nearby.
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