A basic guide to gas boilers
This is our ‘Beginners Guide’ or ‘Dummies guide’ to the different types of gas boiler systems. Nowadays all new boiler systems are energy-efficient, so choosing the right boiler is really about what is most practical and efficient for your home and usage requirements.
Since 2010, all boilers must be A-rated for energy efficiency, (or at least 88% efficient and rated by the SEDBUK (Seasonal Efficiency of Domestic Boilers in the UK) to determine the energy efficiency of the system. This is useful in helping pick between the wide range of boiler models available and find one that is both energy efficient and suitable for your home.
Choosing the right boiler for your heating system will depend on the size of your property, the number of rooms, baths and showers. Our expert heating engineer will be able to offer you advice on the most efficient heating system and boiler for your property and usage requirements.
There are 3 main types of boiler system:
- Combination Boilers
- System Boilers
- Conventional Boilers
- Compact and ideal for small properties
- No hot/cold water tanks
- Less pipework
- Ideal for Homes with 1+ bathrooms
- Constant Hot Water
- No Tank + built in components
- Multiple Hot water usage
- Ideal for 2+ bathrooms
- Suitable for Low Water Pressure