Most homes in the UK are heated by gas. It is efficient, traditionally more affordable that alternatives such as electric, and relatively easy to maintain given just how many people use them.

However, there has ben a significant amount of negative press around gas boilers in recent times, and a lot of media attention around the boiler ‘ban’ that is set to be introduced by the UK government in 2025. Many homeowners are concerned about these plans and worried about installing a new gas boiler in their home or having their existing gas boiler replaced.

The truth is a lot less concerning than you might think and gas boilers are set to heat the homes of the UK for many years past this date.

Replacing your existing gas boiler with a highly efficient modern replacement now, will set you up nicely for years of warmth and comfort. If you do want to make a change, there are several options available to you, and we will take a look at these further on in this article.

Are Gas boilers begin banned in 2025?

No! This is a common misconception we hear a lot from homeowners who have worried about getting a gas boiler replacement just a couple of years before the boiler ‘ban’.

The reality is that in 2025, there will be new restrictions on the installation of gas boilers in NEW properties. There will be no punishments for those with gas boilers already in place, or for those having their existing boiler replaced. Given that the vast majority of homeowners in the UK will live in properties built prior to 2025, they will not be effected by this new legislation

Modern Gas boilers are incredibly efficient and will utilise as little energy as possible to produce the most heat possible.

If you are looking to become more environmentally friendly whilst retaining a gas boiler, there are many ways to do just that, including installing better insulation, or upgrading your doors and windows. This will limit the amount of heat that you need your gas boiler to generate and the amount you will have to spend on your energy bills. Visit chshome.co.uk for more information on some of the most energy efficient gas boilers currently on the market.

What are the alternatives to a gas boiler?

If you have decided that the time has come to move away from gas central heating towards a renewable energy alternative you have a few options available to you.

Heat pumps are currently the most popular of these and the UK Government seems set on this technology as the answer to the nations Net Zero aims.

These tend to be quite expensive, however, and certainly aren’t everyone’s cup of tea. They don’t even work on some properties and wouldn’t come close to meeting the heating requirements of most large homes on their own. A great option is a hybrid heating system where a heat pump is installed to support rather than replace an existing boiler.