New Boilers & Boiler replacement

Do you need a new boiler? Should you replace your current boiler with the same type or get a brand new boiler?

When replacing or getting a new boiler, it’s important that you have all the best information to make the right choice.

When is the right time to replace your boiler?

The advantage and why many people choose to replace an old boiler is that with a new boilers one can save you time and money on further costly repairs in the future.

The thing to consider is do you spend hundreds of pounds on boiler repairs as each part of your system begins to fail, or do you opt for a brand new boiler, something that is going to be reliable and more cost-effective in the long run?

How do you know when it’s time for a replacement boiler? Here are a few ways to tell:

Is your boiler leaking?
Can you hear strange gurgling noises?
Do you constantly have low pressure?
Do you have thermostat issues regularly?

If you answer yes to any of these questions, you have some serious boiler problems, or if you’ve had your boiler for 10 years or more, you should start thinking about investing in a brand-new boiler replacement.

Choosing a new boiler

When choosing a new boiler, there are any factors to take into consideration, such as:

• The type of boiler/ system
• The output of the boiler and the requirements of your home
• The efficiency of the boiler and connected system
• The space available for the boiler in your home
• The size and the type of boiler are both factors that will affect how efficiently the boiler you choose will heat your home and provide hot water

Here is some help on deciding what type of boiler to choose

There are three main types of boilers:

Combination (Combi) Boiler, System Boiler & Conventional Combi Boiler

Advantages of a Combi Boiler

They do not use a cold water tank or hot water cylinder. This means they take up less space and can be fitted in the most convenient locations. As a new boiler they are perfect for smaller houses or flats and apartments for this reason. They do not have a cylinder which means that there is always hot water and you will only ever heat the hot water that is required. The installation costs of these new boilers tend to be cheaper because they require less pipework, parts and controls than other central heating systems.

Advantages of a System Boiler

This type of system for a new boiler uses a cylinder to heat and store hot water. System new boilers are ideal for larger properties that have more than one bathroom. The cylinder used in this type of system generally incorporates an immersion heater, which can be used as a back up, in the event of any boiler related issues.

Why would you choose a Conventional Boiler?

This type of new boiler is very similar in operations to system boilers. This type of boiler can be used on older systems that may not cope with the higher working pressures of modern sealed system.