5 Ways to Make Your Heating System More Eco-Friendly in 2025 | Boiler Installation Wirral

As energy prices rise and new government regulations encourage greener heating, now’s the perfect time to upgrade your home. Whether you’re in Birkenhead, Wallasey, or Heswall, making your heating system more efficient can cut your bills and reduce your carbon footprint.

Here are five easy ways Wirral homeowners can make their heating systems more eco-friendly in 2025 — from smart controls to hydrogen-ready boilers.

1. Upgrade to a Condensing or Hydrogen-Ready Boiler

Older boilers waste energy and money. Switching to a condensing boiler can boost efficiency to over 90%, as it recovers heat normally lost through exhaust gases.

For a more future-proof option, consider a hydrogen-ready boiler from trusted brands like Ideal, Navien, or Baxi. These boilers work with natural gas today and can easily convert to hydrogen when the UK gas grid transitions to greener fuels — making them perfect for Wirral homeowners preparing for the 2025 boiler regulations.

2. Add Smart Heating Controls

Installing smart thermostats and smart radiator valves (such as Hive, Nest, or Tado) gives you total control over your heating from your smartphone.

You can schedule heating for when you’re home, adjust temperatures room by room, and even track energy usage. The result? A more comfortable home and lower energy bills — without wasting heat when you don’t need it.

3. Introduce Heating Zones in Your Home

Zoning allows you to heat different areas of your home separately — ideal for larger Wirral properties. Bedrooms can stay cooler during the day, while living rooms stay warm in the evenings.

Paired with smart controls, zoning can reduce your energy consumption by up to 30%, ensuring no room is heated unnecessarily.

4. Fit Filters and Magnetic Traps

Protecting your heating system from sludge, rust, and debris keeps it running efficiently. Installing a magnetic system filter prevents blockages and improves heat transfer, extending your boiler’s lifespan.

Regular power flushing and annual boiler servicing by a Gas Safe engineer in Wirral will keep your system performing like new.

5. Balance and Insulate Your Heating System

Make sure your system is working at its best by:

• Balancing your radiators to distribute heat evenly.

• Insulating pipes and hot water cylinders to reduce heat loss.

These simple but effective upgrades help your boiler work smarter, not harder.

Make Your Wirral Home Greener This Year

Going eco-friendly doesn’t mean major disruption. With small upgrades — from smart heating controls to a hydrogen-ready boiler installation — you can future-proof your home, cut energy bills, and do your bit for the environment.

Get Expert Advice from Local Gas Engineers on the Wirral

At Wirral Gas, we install, service, and upgrade eco-friendly boilers and heating systems across Wirral.Whether you’re in Wallasey, Birkenhead, Bromborough, or Hoylake, our Gas Safe engineers can help you choose the most efficient solution for your home.