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29 days ago

I had an electric boiler fitted after my gas boiler broke down and was quoted extremely high as th ediameter of the pipes were out of date and was told would needt to re-do all from 4th floor to basement in a flat. Trying to sell so had an EPC and due to this and no insulation it is coming up as rated G! Anyone else had this issue?

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Jonathan
29 days ago
Even if you have a new and efficient boiler your over all house energy efficiency rating can be low because of its construction. If it’s an old building, built with no cavity or insulation in the walls, single glazing etc then your rating will be low…… however the people who value old buildings with character will be looking at other properties with g ratings and not brand new homes with great ratings.
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29 days ago
Thanks - I was told if got a gas boiler it would raise the rating as the solicitor put the buyer off and they pulled out, which is really annoying. I was just wondering more as the government would like everyone in the future to go with electric that it makes the ratings lower, that this is going to affect people and renting as needs to be a D rating or above.
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Replacing your boiler probably did improve the score but still, if you have a drafty house with original windows and open fires that has a bigger impact on the score
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I don't believe the government would like everyone to install electric boilers, but heat pumps which would definitely lower the epc rating as long as the property is well insulated. Mine went from D to B after having more low energy lighting, a new energy efficient gas boiler and solar panels installed.
Sarah L
29 days ago
Whoops, heat pump = higher, not lower (high is good)

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