How to achieve the ultimate home heating system this winter

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How to achieve the ultimate home heating system this winter
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As temperatures drop, Northern Ireland’s winter is arriving and if you haven’t already, it’s time to consider the efficiency of your current home heating system. If you are doubting the reliability of your heating system then it could be time for an upgrade or if you are building a new home, you may find yourself deliberating over what sort of heating system would suit your property and family best.

Regardless of your situation, finding the top heating system that strikes the perfect balance between great performance and reliability is key. There are many factors to keep in mind when selecting the best home heating system, but here are some of the most important:

Reliability and Credibility
Purchasing a heating system is not an impulse buy and can take some thought and consideration. From ‘doing your homework’ and researching a manufacturer’s mission line and product reviews, you will be able to make a more informed decision. Grant has been providing homeowners throughout Northern Ireland with a range of innovative and efficient heating solutions for over forty years, from the award-winning range of Vortex condensing oil boilers, to the forward-thinking A+++ Aerona³ R32 inverter driven air source heat pump range. Reinforcing Grant’s commitment to providing homes with the best heating products, the manufacturer recently received a Which? Best Buy 2019 for its Vortex Pro Utility condensing oil boiler range. Grant is the only oil boiler manufacturer to receive this award over three consecutive years.

Great efficiencies
Greater efficiency outputs can ultimately mean greater savings on your annual heating bills. For those conscious of racking up the bills every time they turn on the heating, having an effective and efficient heating system is vital. Importantly, for those considering upgrading their existing heating system, modern heating appliances on the market offer much greater efficiency outputs including Grant ’s range of Vortex condensing oil boilers which offer some of the highest efficiencies on the market, ranging between 92-97%.

Easy installation and maintenance
Whether building a new home or upgrading your existing heating system, you will need a system that offers minimal disruption when being installed. All of Grant’s products, from the Vortex condensing oil boilers to the Aerona³ R32 air source heat pumps, champion a straightforward installation and maintenance process. For those considering a Vortex condensing oil boiler, maintenance is as simple as booking in an annual boiler service with a qualified technician ideally ahead of the winter months.

Convenience
In today’s world, convenience is key – and why shouldn’t that apply to home heating too? With lots of exciting new technologies on the market today, you could integrate a smart thermostat into your new or existing home heating system that learns your behaviours and heating preferences and allows you to control your heating from any device. Those wishing to install such thermostats can easily combine them with any model within the Grant Vortex range, meaning homeowners can easily adjust their heating systems at home or on the go, and will not have to worry about accidentally leaving the heating on when they leave the house!

Variety and flexibility
It is important to choose a heating system that will provide you with variety and flexibility. Grant’s range of Vortex condensing oil boilers comprises of a variety of models and outputs including external, wall hung, combi, boiler house and internal – which is the perfect addition to any kitchen or utility room thanks to its sleek and compact design. Meanwhile Grants Aerona³ R32 air source heat pumps are available in outputs of 6kW, 10kW and 13kW and 17kW, meaning that homeowners can match the heat pump closely to the outputs required for their home.

Grant also offer complementary technologies including high performance pre-plumbed hot water cylinders and heat emitters including Grant Uflex underfloor heating, and the Grant Afinia aluminium radiators and Grant Solo fan convector radiators, which can be combined with the Vortex or Aerona³ R32. When these technologies are combined effectively, they can help take the efficiency of a home to a new level.

Grant’s full range of reliable and efficient heating products are available from plumbing and heating merchants throughout Northern Ireland. Visit here for more information or follow Grant on Facebook and Twitter.

Think Heating. Think Grant.

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