How To Choose New Central Heating Boilers

1. Firstly, decide on the type of fuel you wish to use to operate your central heating boiler.

The most common types are gas and oil. Most prefer gas because it is so convenient. You can connect the unit to the main gas supply and there is no need to top up the supply.

By comparison, wood burning central heating boilers are more difficult to maintain since the ashes must be cleaned out regularly.

Think about which fuel will be more cost effective for you and how much servicing and maintenance they will need. For example, an oil-burning boiler will cost more than a gas or wood-burning unit.

2. What sized central heating boiler do you need? A number of factors should determine this decision, including the size of your building, the number of bathrooms you need and the number of people (occupants).

You can get a rough estimate of this by adding together the heat output of your radiators, adding 3kW for a hot water cylinder if used to heat water as well, and adding another 10 percent to take into account cold winters.

3. You must decide on the type of central heating boiler best suits your home - a combi-boiler, conventional boiler or a system boiler.

Conventional central heating boilers require a holding tank and consume more energy than other boilers.

Combi-boilers supply hot water on demand and no tank or extra pipework is required. These are the most cost-effective but can take a while for the water to heat.

System central heating boilers are more consistent with temperature and flow because the central heating element is located in a storage tank. These are by far the most expensive for the initial installation

4. Comparing the energy efficiency ratings of the boilers is your next step. Central heating boilers energy efficiency are measured by an AFUE rating on each unit (annual fuel utilisation efficiency). Cut costs by 30 per cent by installing a central heating boiler with a rating of 90 or higher.

5. You will need to decide if you want wall hung or floor standing central heating boilers. It really depends on where you want to put them. You can take up less space with a wall-hung boilers takeing up less space and are designed for installation in commonly used places in your house, such as a kitchen.

If you have a less frequented area, such as a cellar or garage a floor-standing boiler may be the best option. However, they are often larger and more noisy. Heat exchangers last much longer in floor-standing boilers than their wall-hung counterparts.

Central heating specialists, such as national UK company, Blazes, will help you decide on the best course of action by carrying out a home survey.

WIth a wealth of experience in central heating installations, Blazes has a huge range of boilers and systems.

by: Stuart Law

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