Homeowners can cut their fuel bills by asking for a free energy inspection on their boiler when an engineer visits.
The latest government initiative is part of the wider drive to help consumers make their homes more energy-efficient.
Heating and hot water are the largest utility costs, though most people remain unaware the average boiler is 'E' rated and has the potential to produce over 50 per cent more heat.
Experts have pointed out that a family could save up to £100 every year by getting a water cylinder jacket, installing heat controls and insulating their hot water pipes.
"With winter heating bills just around the corner, now is the perfect time to get a maintenance check on your boiler. This new energy assessment for boilers will help households cut their fuel bills and carbon footprint too," said communities minister Iain Wright.
He pointed out that the next time an engineer visits, consumers should ask him or her to check their boiler so they can find out how efficient it is and what improvements and savings can be made.
According to the Heating and Hot Water Industry Council, there are still around four million old boilers being used in homes. Replacing them could save two and a half million tonnes of carbon every year by 2010.
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