New Boiler
With the recent increases in gas pricing, it's really important to have an energy-efficient boiler.
Over 60% of your energy bills go on heating your home or business, so having an old and inefficient boiler will negatively impact your pay. The truth is that most homeowners don’t really see the value in their boiler and heating system until problems happen.
Here at Stotts Plumbing & Heating we are more than happy to provide our expert advice and knowledge on how you can be more energy efficient and therefore reduce what you pay in your energy bills.
What are the signs that I need a new boiler?
As many people find out the hard way, boilers can break down entirely without warning. Often, however, your boiler will be struggling for a while before it gives up entirely and if you can recognise the signs, you can take matters into your own hands. Taking action sooner rather than later is usually better when it’s time to replace your boiler so you can avoid being left without heating or hot water or, worse, your boiler becomes a danger to your home and family.
Some of the signs include,: frequent breakdowns, if the boiler is over 8 years old, you notice a noticeable increase in your energy bills, boiler parts are difficult to find or your boiler is leaking.
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Boiler Types Explained
Combi Boiler
A Combination or ‘Combi’ boiler is both a high efficiency water heater and a central heating boiler in a single compact unit. Combi boilers heat water directly from the mains when you turn on a tap, so you won’t need a hot water storage cylinder or a cold water storage tank in the roof space.
- Compact sizes make combi boilers perfect for smaller properties
- Ideal where there is little or no loft space
- No need for a hot water cylinder allows increased living space
- No cold water storage tank frees up a loft for conversion
- No risk of loft pipework freezing
- Less pipework in the home makes installation typically cheaper
Regular Boiler
Regular boilers (sometimes known as traditional, conventional, heat only or back boilers) are ideally suited to homes that already have a traditional heating and hot water system which is linked to a separate hot water cylinder. These boilers also need a cold water storage tank in the loft to feed the hot water cylinder as well as a tank that maintains the water level of the central heating system.
- Perfect for homes where a lot of hot water is used at the same time
- Ideal where there are two or more bathrooms
- A good option in areas where water pressure is low
- Compatible with solar water heating systems for a lower carbon footprint and lower energy costs
System Boiler
System boilers require a cylinder for storing hot water, however the major heating and hot water system components are built into the boiler itself, making it quicker and easier to install. In addition, there is no need for a tank in the loft, so it can be an option in a home with little or no loft space or where the space is earmarked for a conversion.
- Ideal for homes with more than one bathroom
- Constant supply of hot water to any number of taps at the same time
- No need for a loft tank, freeing up space and eliminating worries about leaks or frost damage
- Economical to run
- Built-in components make installation quicker and neater