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Originally Posted by Mike Jackson  In that case it's worth it. I take issue when people suggest replacing a perfectly good boiler to "save energy".
Mike |
too right - as with cars, televisions, cookers , etc etc etc people need to consider the "embodied energy" in manufacturing the new one (and disposing of the old one) as set against the energy saving that a more effiient one brings.
taking that into account it is very rarely worth (in either environmental or financial terms) replacing an appliance (or vehicle) that is still working and which you can still repair economically.
the key thing is when you do need to replace it to ensure that you get the most energy efficient , and well made appliance you can , and try to ensure that your old one is disposed of in a sustainable fashion ( ie if its still working or repairable- sell it, freecycle it, or give it to re use project. and if its a total write off try to ensure that it is going to be recycled responsibly rather than going to landfill r to be broken up in the third world)