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Installing the right central heating system, or central heating boiler, is an important decision that could save you money on your energy bills, and could also add value to your home, so it’s really important to choose the right one for you. If you live in Leeds or West Yorkshire, Roseyplumb can help. We are corgi and oftec registered,and our experienced team will be happy to give advice on your installation.
Roseyplumb offers bespoke heating solutions. This means that different installations are suitable for different homes and different people.
Our service is based upon offering no-nonsense, factual advice, based on an understanding of your needs. We offer consultations with no high-pressure sales, to enable our customers to make informed decisions. You will, after all, live with your decision for a long time. There is no need to rush!
When making a decision about what type of system would be right for you, the following considerations should be allowed.
How do I decide which type of condensing boiler best suits my needs?
There are 3 different types of high-efficiency condensing boiler:
- Regular (often also referred to as a “traditional” or “conventional” boiler)
- Combi
- System
Each type delivers all the benefits of high-efficiency technology, but which one you choose will depend on several factors, including your property, your lifestyle and the professional advice of your CORGI (gas) or OFTEC (oil) registered installer.
What is a regular boiler?
If you are replacing an older model of boiler, the chances are that you will have a regular (conventional) boiler. A typical conventional system incorporates a boiler and extended controls, a feed and expansion cistern, and a hot water cylinder (usually in the airing cupboard) which is often fed by a cold water storage cistern located in the loft.
What is a combi boiler?
The high efficiency condensing combi or combination boiler is an ingenious space-saving idea, and an increasingly popular choice in UK homes. In fact, combis now account for well over half of all the new domestic boilers installed in Britain every year.
The major difference between a combi and any other type of boiler is that a combi eliminates the need to store hot water – so no hot water cylinder in the airing cupboard. It is both a high-efficiency water heater and central heating boiler, combined (hence the name) within one compact unit which usually sits in the kitchen or utility room, or sometimes in the airing cupboard. The space savings result from the fact there is no hot water storage cylinder, cold water storage cistern or other familiar components of a regular (conventional) heating system.
The further benefits of this are a significant saving on hot water costs, and the fact that hot water is delivered through your taps or shower at mains pressure. So you can enjoy powerful showering without the need for a pump. Another combi benefit is that it can generally save you money on installation time and costs, since no tank in the roof space means less pipe work and a shorter installation time.
What is a system boiler?
Unlike a combi, both a system boiler and a regular (conventional) boiler work on the principle of stored hot water – but a system boiler differs from a regular boiler in some important respects.
Firstly, many of the major individual components of the heating and hot water system are built in, which means that installation is quicker, neater, easier and more efficient.
Secondly, the hot water is pumped from the boiler through the system to the radiators and hot water cylinder, resulting in a fast response and more economical running costs. The system boiler removes the need for a feed and expansion cistern.
Here are a few examples and guidelines to think about and help you identify the type of condensing boiler most likely suited to your needs:
Consideration: You want to use your loft space for a room conversion or other purpose
Most suitable boiler: COMBI
Consideration: You live in a flat or bungalow (i.e. have very little or no roof space)
Most suitable boiler: COMBI
Consideration: Your home has more than 2 bathrooms
Most suitable boiler: REGULAR OR SYSTEM
Consideration: Your main water pressure is low
Most suitable boiler: REGULAR OR SYSTEM
Consideration: You want to replace an old boiler to improve an existing conventional central heating system
Most suitable boiler: REGULAR, SYSTEM or COMBI
Consideration: There is a need to have hot water available on tap without waiting for it to heat up
Most suitable boiler: COMBI