Now that the new year has begun, some of us may be considering investing in a new boiler to supply heating and hot water to our homes more efficiently. When weighing up which boiler to go for, it is important to evaluate many factors such as how quickly they heat the water, the space they take up and their ability to deliver heating and hot water to multiple rooms at once. To help you decide which type of boiler to opt for, it is useful to understand how combi, regular and system boilers work. Allow us to explain how combi boilers operate and why this may be suitable for the occupants of your property.
How does a combi boiler operate?
This type of boiler has become increasingly popular as they combine a water heater and central heating boiler in a compact system and operate in a more cost-effective way, keeping your home heated at a constant level depending on the temperature you have set.
- Combi boilers work efficiently by taking water directly from the mains water supply and heating it on demand as soon as is needed.
- They have two independent heat exchangers, one linked to your radiators and another to your hot water supply.
- With a regular boiler, hot water cylinders and cold-water tanks heat and store this water until it is needed, whereas with a combi this will only take place when you have set your heating to come on or when you turn on your hot water tap.
- There is little wasted energy through hot water storage, so you could notice a combi boiler helps you to save money on your energy bill.
Is a combi boiler suitable for you?
If you have a small home and are looking to save on your heating bills, combi boilers work more efficiently and could be the solution for you. For larger homes that are likely to have multiple rooms using hot water at once and a more rooms to heat, a larger boiler with a water tank would be more beneficial. Combi boilers can only heat water fed to it directly from the mains water supply, so they will need enough water pressure to ensure a good flow rate. If your supply has low water pressure, it will be less effective at heating your home quickly. Take a look at one of our previous articles to find out more about the benefits of combi boilers.
If you believe a combi boiler will be most suitable for your home, you should contact the experts to carry out safe boiler installation. At Platinum Plumbers, our team can carry out professional boiler installation along with our other plumbing and heating services. Our team of gas safe registered engineers follow all necessary building regulations when carrying out installation and are registered installers for both Viessmann and Baxi. We are also experienced working on Worcester Bosch, Ideal, and all major manufacturers. To arrange for boiler installation, servicing, or repairs, give us a call now on 020 8855 0361 or email .
