There is no such thing as passive heat gain

Kya deLongchamps says it’s time to make your heating a priority this winter, whether that’s extending, upgrading or simply, because you’re paying too much.

LET’S be honest, the heating system is for most of us, a complete mystery. Blood simmering, we fuel one end at an increasing price that spikes over the winter. We live with a stoic faith that the comfort levels and efficiency of the water and space heating is worth the €2-€2,500 required to cosy up a standard family home every year. What if you could shave €400 off that figure — what about €600? Are you ready for an upgrade to keep the home fires burning their very brightest?

Here are a couple of questions to ask yourself: