Home Heating and Installation Guides

Heating our homes is one of the biggest energy expenses we have and on average, 60% of our annual energy bill is made up of heating costs. Having an efficient home heating system along with high-quality insulation are paramount for reducing these bills. Our home heating articles offer insight and overviews of heating systems, insulation guides and advice on new heating technology such as heat pumps.  

Home Heating Systems

  1. Best Home Heating :
    There are several different home heating systems available in Ireland, ranging from traditional oil and gas fired systems to more modern, environmentally friendly systems such as heat pumps and solar water heating.
  2. Underfloor Heating:
    Underfloor heating is when a home heating system is based underneath the flooring of a house. The floor is heated via a series of pipes or wires, as heat naturally rises, the heat from the floor gently warms the entire room.
  3. Heat Pump:
    Heat pumps offer a sustainable and efficient way to heat your home by absorbing heat from the air or ground and transferring it indoors to heat your home.
  4. Home Heating Oil:
    For those who have oil boilers, our home heating oil article contains the most up-to-date prices for heating oil in your county.

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Insulation Guides

  1. Home Insulation
    Proper use of home insulation including attic, cavity and external walls can help you save money on your home heating bills while also reducing your carbon footprint.
  2. Cavity Wall Insulation
    Cavity wall insulation involves filling the cavity between your inner and outer walls with an insulating material that will help your home to become more energy efficient, reducing the amount of heat that is lost through your exterior walls.

Other Heating Systems

  1. Immersion Heater:
    Seen as expensive to run, our guide looks at immersion heaters, how they work and how you can reduce their cost. 
  2. Storage Heater:
    Storage heaters work by using cheaper nighttime electricity, unit rates, to heat small bricks inside the heater. The heat generated is then released slowly the following day to heat the room where the heater is located. 
  3. Air Conditioners:
    Could air conditioners be a future investment as summer temperatures being to increase? We look at how much they cost to run and if they are worth the investment. 

Switch Supplier and Save Money

Switching supplier is one of the most effective ways of reducing your home energy bills, saving you money.

The CRU recommends customers switch their electricity and gas providers around once a year in order to get the cheapest electricity provider and the best deal.

How Much Does Cavity Wall Insulation Cost?
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How Much Does Cavity Wall Insulation Cost?

Cavity wall insulation costs roughly €7.50 - €10.50 per m2 and for a standard, three-bedroom house, about €1,900 - €2,200.

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