If you are considering installing a new boiler in your home before the winter hits, you may have come across combi boilers as part of your research.
We’re going to explain what a combi boiler is, as well as what kind of households this sort of boiler is best suited to, so that you can make the right investment in your heating system.
After all, this is not a decision you want to get wrong given how much it costs to replace a boiler! If you’re not sure whether a combi boiler is right for your home, reach out to our boiler installation specialists to get their expert opinion.
Is a combi boiler a gas boiler?
Combi boilers are a type of boiler that runs on gas, which means they are compatible with most residential properties in the UK.
In fact, around 80 per cent of households in the UK are fitted with a combi boiler, which indicates just how popular they are as well as how easy they are to install in most properties.
Combi boilers are also compatible with existing heating systems that use hot water to heat radiators in different rooms and in doing so keep our homes warm during the coldest months of the year.
The other reason combi boilers are such a popular choice is that they also deliver hot water for your taps and shower, which means you don’t need a separate water tank and water heating system.
What are the main advantages of combi boilers?
One of the biggest selling points for combi boilers is their compact size. Unlike system boilers, which require a dedicated hot water tank to ensure that you have hot water available in your bathroom, combi boilers heat water on demand.
This means you don’t ever run the risk of the hot water in your home running out, not to mention the fact that you don’t need significant space to fit a hot water tank in it. This is beneficial in many modern homes.
Combi boilers are often cheaper to both buy and install, because they have fewer constituent parts than other heating options. This, again, makes them attractive for the majority of households in the UK.
The on-demand approach to both hot water and heating also makes combi boilers more energy efficient than system boilers, as you are only using energy to heat the water you need and the radiators you’re actually using.
When should you choose a system boiler?
System boilers, by contrast, heat water from the mains system and then store it in a dedicated hot water tank. This means that, if too many people use your hot water at the same time, there is the risk that you could run out.
However, system boilers are a good option in larger households where demand is higher and space is not an issue, because they offer quicker hot water supply and typically have a better water pressure.
If you are unsure of what type of boiler is best suited to your home, it is best to get a heating engineer to visit your property as they will be able to advise you on whether a combi boiler or system boiler is the right way to go.
