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If you manage a residential or commercial property you may be considering whether you should install a communal heating system in your building.
Communal heating systems, also known as district heat networks, are preferred by manylandlords, local authorities, businesses and housing associations across Southern England. Delivering numerous economical and environmental advantages for your business, communal heating systems are a great way to make valuable savings whilst aiding the environment.
If you are thinking about getting a communal heating system installed in flats, a residential property or an office, read on for the top reasons why so many landlords prefer communal heating systems as well as a quick guide to the main things you should know before getting a communal heating system installed.
Why install communal heating?
A quick guide to communal heating:
1. Cheaper: Communal heating systems are designed to make it easier for both landlords and tenants to manage and monitor usage so you’ll quickly notice how much cheaper it is to heat your flats or office.
Communal heating systems use accurate meters to ensure residents only pay for the heating they use. If your property doesn’t already have individual meters installed in each flat, you’ll need to have them put in so that tenants are able to retain personal control over their own heating.
See point 5 detailing the terms and conditions for the installation of a communal heating system for more about meters and other options.
By only using one system for the heating and hot water across the property rather than individual boilers located in each flat, you’ll find less energy is used, reducing the cost of bills.
Additionally, you will now only have to pay to service and maintain one heating system instead of lots of boilers, saving you plenty of money on annual services, maintenance and administration.
2. More efficient: With all the heating and hot water for the property co-ordinated from one location it is much easier to manage and maintain the heating supply throughout your flats or office.
Reducing the amount of time, energy and money you need to spend on the upkeep of your heating, a communal system will make it possible for you to only have to monitor and maintain a single system.
You won’t have to waste valuable time overseeing different systems in various locations all over the building, with varying degrees of function.
Your single solution will make servicing, maintenance and supervision quick, simple and efficient. Built for robust use, communal heating systems are known to last a decade longer than individual boilers so you’ll get better value for your money long term too.
3. Energy saving: Your shared heating system will be designed to operate with the highest efficiency. District heat networks are contemporary, specially built devices, designed to ensure your energy use is optimised and your carbon emissions are reduced.
Accurate billing and up to date information about energy use are key requirements in the operation of communal heating systems. It is a legal requirement for landlords with communal heating systems to regularly send accurate bill and insightful information about energy use.
With a clear and current picture of their own energy use, tenants will be better able to manage, track and adjust their usage to ensure energy isn’t going to waste, making your heating solution more environmentally friendly.
4. Maintenance: With all residents relying on the same system, regular maintenance and servicing of your communal heating system is really important.
Any fault or worse still, system breakdown, will affect all your tenants at the same time so it is crucial that your communal heating system is kept in excellent condition by ensuring you keep up with service schedules and any faults are reported quickly.
It is also advisable to check your buildings insurance will fully cover you, just in case there is ever any problem related to the shared heating system.
5. Terms: Under the terms of the 2014 Heat Network (Metering and Billing) Regulations there are certain criteria that need to be met before you can have communal heating installed in your flats or office.
The purpose of the Heat Network (Metering and Billing) Regulations is to ensure all billing and usage resulting from the communal heating system are transparent and correct for both tenant and landlord.
The regulations also guarantee tenants are able to retain sufficient control over their own heating use when the district heating network is installed.
The Heat Network Regulations are managed by the UK National Measurement and Regulation Office (NMRO). You will need to meet the following conditions and notify the NMRO before you can have a communal heating system installed.
Conditions landlords must meet for installation of communal heating/ a district heating network:
You may need to use thermostatic radiator valves or heat cost allocators if personal meters are not appropriate for your setting or prove too expensive.
Are you thinking about getting a communal heating system installed?
We install, service and repair communal heating systems for local authorities, housing associations and landlords of flats, offices and residential accommodation across Luton, Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Northants.
If you are looking for expert heating engineers in Luton or Southern England to install or repair your communal heating system, get in touch with our experienced team today. Call
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