Save money on your energy bills with a boiling water kitchen tap

Boiling water kitchen taps are they really worth the money and can they save you money?

For convenience, yes they are 100% worth the money, no waiting for the kettle to boil, just simply turn on the tap and you have a cuppa in seconds. They also save time when cook vegetables and pasta etc as you can use boiling water reducing the cooking time.

Is a boiling-water tap cheaper to run than a kettle?

You'd expect anything that can keep water at boiling point would be expensive to run, but if leading brands, such as Quooker, Grohe and Franke, are to be believed then hot water taps can be more economical than your average kettle.

Quooker says that its taps cost 3p per day if left on standby. The cost of boiling a litre of water in a kettle is just over 2p. So, if you boil your kettle several times a day - if you're having a brew in the morning, again when you get in from work, and before bed for example, then you do stand to save on your energy bills. 

With more and more people now working from home, the savings can increase as you may have more coffee / tea breaks during the day.

Savings can also increase when used for cooking. By using the boiling water from the tap to help cook your vegetable and pastsa etc, this reduces the cooking time and reduces the amount of energy and gas used on the hob. With gas billing being the highest increase in energy bills, using an electic boiling water tap to heat the water is cheaper than using the gas hot to heat the  water in your vegetables.

Why consider installing a boiling water tap?

The main advantage of these taps is that they provide hot water much more quickly and easily than a kettle. 

They also make it simpler to use just the amount of water you need, as you can fill your mug or pan directly from the tap. Manufacturers reckon that this makes boiling-water taps more efficient than a kettle and therefore less expensive to run. 

Other advantages include:

Childproof handles and insulated sides should help to avoid singed fingers

More streamlined worktops - you won't need a kettle so you can save on worktop space. 

People who have problems filling, lifting and pouring a conventional kettle may find a hot water tap easier to use.

If you prefer filtered water, most models will also remove harsh-tasting chemicals - and in some cases soften and aerate the water, too. So, if you aren't keen on the water in your area, this could help to make it more palatable.

What are the downsides of installing a boiling-water tap?

The most obvious one is cost. The cheapest boiling water taps cost around £400, with the more known and marketed brands costing well over £1,000.

Not all boiling water taps come with installation included in the price. Although you can install them yourself, it's not necessarily straightforward, so you may need to factor in the cost of a plumber and/or and electrician.

You also need to clean the tap and tank from time to time to keep them free of limescale. Most models also require regular replacement filters, which can add to the ongoing cost.

Conclusion

Boiling water taps can offer an energy saving option but this will vary from household to household depending on user habits, but they do add an extra convenience to your day to day life and save time in our busy lives.

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