What is the Best Type of Boiler for Your Home?

Knowing that your home is being heated efficiently and effectively always gives peace of mind. There are a number of heating systems and boilers that can be installed by Gas Safe registered heating engineers, all of which have advantages and disadvantages.

But what is the best boiler for your home? What are the different systems available and what are the pros and cons of each?

Combination Boilers

Combi boilers as they are known can provide almost instant hot water and heat to the home. These types of boilers are very popular in smaller properties as they do not take up much room, thanks to not requiring any additional tanks or components.

However, one drawback of a combination boiler is that for homes with two or more bathrooms, simultaneously running taps results in reduced water pressure and the combination boiler will not be able to heat the home at the same time. Although for the majority of homes where bathroom usage is not constant or where there is a maximum of two bathrooms, this will not be much of a problem.

Not all gas and heating companies can supply a combination boiler installation service. Make sure you identify a reputable heating engineer who is qualified to do the job.

System Boiler

A system boiler bears all the hallmarks of a low water content system, just with extra components fitted to allow a fully pumped system to be built in. They are cheap to run and relatively reliable, and also enjoy a long lifespan. However they take up more room than a combination boiler and can be expensive to replace and install.

Speak to a professional central heating installation company about system boilers in more detail before deciding whether this is the best option for your home.

Conventional Boilers

Also known as regular boilers, these systems allow for a better hot water flow than that associated with combination boilers, as the hot water is stored within the hot water cylinder ready for use rather than being heated on demand. However the installation and running costs can be high when compared to other boilers which could add up to a lot in the long run.

Boilers can be complex. Only a fully trained and Gas Safe registered heating engineer will know the best option for your home. Remember, boilers that are not installed by a reputable heating and gas engineer could have catastrophic consequences. Only use someone you can trust and always ask for evidence of their Gas Safe status before agreeing to the work.