Choosing the right boiler

Installing a new boiler is an investment, so it pays to be sure you are selecting the right one. The range of boilers on the market can seem bewildering, and the type and kilowattage of your ideal boiler will depend on certain factors.

Should your boiler be oil or gas fired?
How big should it be?
What type is best suited to your needs?
Is your home connected to mains gas?
How much hot water do you use?
How many bathrooms do you have?
Do you have space for a cylinder and/or tank?
How many radiators do you have in your home? Are you intending to replace them?

Rest assured, we have the expertise to provide you with the right boiler for your home.

Combination (Combi) Boiler

Regular Boiler

System Boiler

Combination (combi) boiler

Combi boilers heat water directly from the mains cold water supply when you turn on a tap. They provide an unlimited supply of hot water on demand, without the need for a water tank or cylinder. No more cold showers! Combi boilers are compact, cost effective and energy efficient, and relatively quick to install.

However, water pressure may drop if more than one appliance is using the boiler at any one time. This means your incoming cold water supply needs to be taken into account.

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Regular boiler

Also called a conventional boiler, this is usually combined with a hot water cylinder supplied by a cold water tank. A copper coil fed from the boiler passes through the cylinder, heating the water inside. Large quantities of hot water can be stored, suitable for large families and households. Space is required for the cylinder and tank; you would usually place the tank in the loft and the cylinder within an upstairs cupboard.

A regular boiler may be the best option for replacing an existing boiler if the property has an older radiator system.

System boiler

System boilers use a cylinder to store hot water and work with a pressurised heating system. They combine well with unvented hot water cylinders, which are supplied directly from the cold water mains. Since the cylinder is operating at mains pressure, it can be located anywhere.

These boilers are quick and easy to install, and suited to homes with multiple bathrooms where hot water is in high demand. They are compatible with solar water heating systems and are energy efficient.

We will be happy to visit and discuss your options.

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