{"id":24803,"date":"2021-05-12T11:54:39","date_gmt":"2021-05-12T11:54:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/?p=24803"},"modified":"2021-06-15T11:07:52","modified_gmt":"2021-06-15T11:07:52","slug":"what-type-of-boiler-is-right-for-your-new-installation-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/what-type-of-boiler-is-right-for-your-new-installation-2\/","title":{"rendered":"What type of boiler is right for your new installation"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<!-- SEO Ultimate Plus (https:\/\/seoultimateplus.com) - Code Inserter module -->\n<script async>(function(s,u,m,o,j,v){j=u.createElement(m);v=u.getElementsByTagName(m)[0];j.async=1;j.src=o;j.dataset.sumoSiteId='b68b392479b5981b8acf46565e9fe32a0734fc21a1f7c1e60121eaa6ca1a1c64';v.parentNode.insertBefore(j,v)})(window,document,'script','\/\/load.sumo.com\/');<\/script>\n<!-- \/SEO Ultimate Plus -->\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With so many different types of boilers and many brands to choose from, it\u2019s hard to know what boiler you want to be installed in your home. Hot water and central heating are an important part of your everyday life and that\u2019s why if you are <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/boilerchoice.com\/blog\/five-most-common-reasons-you-should-get-your-old-boiler-replaced\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">in need of a boiler replacement<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, it\u2019s best to take a little time to look at the different boiler options before your new boiler installation.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since the basic boiler was first invented, there have been many new technological inventions making the boiler impressively efficient at heating your radiators and hot water. This means that if you choose correctly, your new boiler will not only heat up your house and shower better but save you money on your heating bills. But before we get into the details on what type of boiler you should likely choose for your home, we suggest getting professional advice or even using online software, as the one Boiler Choice offers to their <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/boilerchoice.com\/boiler-installation-birmingham.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Birmingham boiler installation<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> customers.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Combi boilers\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Combination boilers provide hot water all over your house from one single boiler system. These are great for smaller homes as they take up little space in your house. This means that, unlike other boilers, you don\u2019t have to have space in the loft for the main tank. They are the most popular choice of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.heatingwise.co.uk\/\">boiler in the UK<\/a> because of their size but also their efficiency. They provide guaranteed quick access to hot water.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Installing combi boilers is an easy process as there is no separate hot water cylinder or storage tank. The boiler draws water directly from the mains and provides hot water on demand. Therefore they are only in use when you need hot water. This makes them cost-effective. The fact that they draw water straight from the mains means that you are guaranteed a powerful shower.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Advantages of combi boilers:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Quicker, easier, and cheaper to fit than system boilers\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They take up little space so perfect for smaller homes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They take water from the mains, so you are guaranteed a powerful shower<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Disadvantages of combi boilers:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0Combi boilers only deal with one heating outlet at a time. So, if more than one water source is being used at once, they could have weak power.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Regular Boilers\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These traditional boilers are great for those who do not have the pipework to install combi boilers. They are great for older homes as it means that you don\u2019t\u0327 have to change your current heating system &#8211; just replace the boiler. If you have a large house, these boilers are perfect. They require space for cold water and a hot water tank as well as a hot water cylinder.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With these boilers, you can use multiple taps at once. They are also compatible with backup immersion heaters and with this turn-on, you will never be cut short in the cold.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another great thing about regular boilers is that they are compatible with solar energy systems. If you are looking to be more eco-conscious and want to utilise solar power, your regular boiler is a great addition to this sustainable energy source.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Advantages of regular boilers<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The water from the taps will be at a good flow rate\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hot water is supplied instantaneously\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They are ideal for power showers<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Disadvantages of a system boiler<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They are more expensive to install because they need more pipework\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They take up more space<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the cistern is not located high enough, the power in the shower could below<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>System boilers\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These boilers work in the same way as convention boilers, but they don\u2019t need a cold water feed tank. Instead, they take water directly from the mains. This water is heated in the boiler and stored in the hot water tank. With system boilers, you can get hot water whenever you like.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Installing a system boiler is easy because there is only one water tank. This also means it takes up less space and therefore is ideal for smaller homes. System boilers are also compatible with solar energy.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Advantages of system boilers:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Great for larger homes with higher water demands.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Installation is quick and easy as there is only one water tank\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flow rates are high because water is delivered at mains pressure<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hot water is instantaneous<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Disadvantages of system boilers<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If overused, you might run out of water\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some installers claim they are more complex than regular boilers\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>What about boiler size?<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Boilers used to be made 30% oversized, but now this is thought of as wasteful and people are realising that it\u2019s appropriate to get a boiler that is exactly the right size for your home. This is decided by the calculation of heat loss with your specific house size. The materials used also come into play as well as your house\u2019s water requirements. This includes how many bathrooms there are in your house.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now you know the boiler basics, all you need to do is speak to a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.europeanproperty.com\/news\/plumber-vs-gas-engineer-what-is-the-difference\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">professional gas engineer<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to install your perfect boiler. Another option is to take a boiler questionnaire like the one from <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/boilerchoice.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Boiler Choice<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; a hassle-free way to find the perfect boiler for your home.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h6>Ref number:\u00a0THSI-2305<\/h6>\n<h6>Ref number: THSI-2341<\/h6>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With so many different types of boilers and many brands to choose from, it\u2019s hard to know what boiler you want to be installed in your home. 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