Has your boiler seen better days? Although a good quality boiler can last for years, there comes a time when your boiler will need to be replaced with a new, high-efficiency model. If you’re thinking of getting your boiler replaced, this guide will show you how to choose the best one for your home.
Boiler Types
There are three main types of boiler:
Combination (combi)
Regular
System
The best one for you will depend on the needs of your household. Combi boiler are smaller and provide instant hot water. On the other hand, System boilers require a hot water cylinder for storing hot water. Finally, regular boilers require a cold water tank and are usually found in homes with a traditional heating system.
Most heating engineers will usually reccommend a combi boiler since this one is the most compact and offers instant hot water.
Fuel Types
All three boiler types are available in gas, LPG (liquefied petroleum gas) and oil variants.
Gas boilers usually cost less to operate than oil boilers. However, the fuel type you choose will be dictated by what’s available in your area.
This is something your gas safe engineer will be able to advise on.
Output
The ‘size’ of a boiler refers to the power output measured in kilowatts. Generally, the larger the kilowatt output the more demanding your heating and hot water requirements tend to be.
Boilers range from 9 to 50 kilowatts. The size needed will depend on the size of your house, number of bathrooms, and the demand for hot water.
If you find that water often goes cold in your home, you made need a larger boiler to meet your needs.
Hot Water Demand
Combi boilers provide hot water and heating on demand from the mains water supply. However, if you have a large family or multiple bathrooms, a combi may struggle to provide enough hot water.
In this case, a regular or system boiler may be a better match. Again, your plumber will be able to give you expert advice on which boiler is the best based on your home and usage.
Oversizing
Based on this, you might think it’s best to get an oversized boiler to ensure you always have hot water. However, there really is no benefit of oversizing your boiler. In fact, it may make your energy bills more expensive unnecesarily.
This is why it’s important to ensure you have the right type and size of boiler for your home.
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