Replacing the heating doesn't have to be an irritant

If you have a heating system that is more than 15 years old, you should think about replacing it. This not only makes sense because new rules for heating will apply from the start of 2024. The ever-increasing CO2 tax when operating a heating system with fossil fuels also requires appropriate action.

The older the heating system, the more energy it consumes. With rising energy and CO2 prices, this can quickly become expensive. In addition, the older the heating system, the more likely it is to break down. In the event of a total failure of the heating system, there is the threat of an emergency solution, which can cost a lot of money in the short or long term. Timely and sound planning therefore makes sense in any case.

With its "My heating can do more" campaign (www.meine-heizung.de), the non-profit advisory organisation co2online provides tips on all aspects of heating.

If you have to act under time pressure, you may not find the optimum solution and have little time to obtain and compare several offers. Timely planning can prevent this. The modernisation check from co2online at www.meine-heizung.de/modernisierungscheck provides an initial overview of costs and potential savings.

Independent energy advice is recommended for the precise planning of a new heating system. With an individualised renovation roadmap, the energy consultant not only plans a new heating system. It also includes other measures that reduce energy costs. Depending on the year of construction and condition of the building, insulation or hybrid heating, for example, may be a sensible first step.

When comparing the cost of a new heating system, the energy costs over 20 years should be taken into account. This is because the purchase price is often the much smaller part. Much higher costs are usually incurred through energy consumption. For example, supposedly cheap gas or oil heating systems perform worse in the long term than heat pumps with photovoltaics. Another reason for timely planning is the state subsidy. This is because the demand for energy consultations and tradesmen is likely to continue to rise.

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