When you buy a boiler, it is important that you get the right one for your home. You don’t want to purchase a new boiler only to find out that it is not suitable for your home, or that you could have paid a lot less for the boiler you need. Choosing one can be overwhelming if you don’t know the difference between the different types of boiler.
What Size of Boiler Do You Need?
You first have to consider what size of boiler you need. This depends on the size of your home and the number of radiators that you have. If you buy a boiler that is too large for your home it may waste energy, whereas if you buy a boiler that is too small, you may find that it cannot heat your home to a good standard. As a rough guide, if you have up to 10 radiators you will need a 24-27 kW boiler, and if you have 15 to 20 radiators, you will need a 32-40 kW boiler. You can find out more about boiler sizes here.
Types of Boiler
When choosing a new boiler, you also must consider what type of boiler you need. There are three main types: a combi boiler, a system boiler and a heat-only boiler.
Combi Boilers
A combi boiler is mostly used in smaller homes, as it heats water on demand and can struggle to supply more than one tap at a time. Because of this, it may not be the best choice for households with more than one bathroom.
System Boilers
A system boiler is often used in larger homes that have multiple bathrooms. These boilers store hot water in a cylinder so hot water can be drawn from several taps at once. They require more space than a combi boiler, as the cylinders can be quite large.
Heat-only Boilers
A regular or heat-only boiler also uses a cylinder to store hot water, much like the system boiler. These boilers can suit larger homes with several people living in them. A heat-only boiler also needs a separate cold water tank, which means it takes up more room than a system boiler.
If you pick the right boiler, you can rest easy knowing that your home is being heated as efficiently as possible. If you need any further help, you can contact your local boiler service Cheltenham provider such as www.hprservicesltd.com/cheltenham-boilers/boiler-service-cheltenham
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