In any household, it is important to know the condition of the boiler. The boiler can help the household by reducing the heating expenses. That is why it is necessary to check if it's in good working condition. If the boiler is in bad shape and needs repair, it doesn't matter what type or model it is, it needs to be repaired as soon as possible. If the boiler you use is too old it will be inefficient, and you should replace it with a new one.

One of the best types of boilers to have is a condenser boiler. They work because they extract heat from the exhaust gases that would otherwise escape through the flue, thus condensing the water vapour that is mixed with the escaping exhaust back into liquid water.

This means that a condensing boiler is able to capture much more usable heat from its fuel than a non-condensing boiler. It also is due to the larger heat exchanger present in the construction of condensing boilers. The heat exchanger is the part of the boiler that makes sure as much heat as possible is transferred from the boiler's burner and as little as possible is lost in waste gas through the flue.

Condenser boilers come in two different types: regular and combination. Regular condensing boilers heat your hot water through a hot water cylinder whereas a combi condenser gives you instant hot water without the need for a specialist cylinder. Unfortunately not all home heating systems are built to be compatible with a combi boiler. If you are looking at getting a new boiler make sure you ask the installer as they will be able to tell you which type of condensing boiler is most suitable for your home.

Condensing boilers have been around for a while, and if your current boiler is less than ten years old, it's probably got a condensing element. If, however, your boiler is between ten and fifteen years old then it probably isn't a condenser. If you replace your old boiler with a new model you could save around a third on your heating bills straight away. Another advantage is that new boilers have a full set of heating controls, which allows you greater control over your home heating. All these combined could save you as much as ?275 a year.

Another way of saving money on your fuel bill is to make sure that you are getting the best value for your money. If you are coming to the end of your contract it might be worth looking around to make sure you are getting the best deal. Take a look at British Gas, as they have recently announced sizeable price cuts and may be able to save you money.