There are numerous different boiler options on the market and choosing the right one for your property is no easy task.
There is no one right answer when it comes to the question of which boiler type is best. It depends on the location and size of your home, the amount of heat energy that will be required, and the infrastructure that is already in place.
When looking to pick your perfect new boiler Glasgow, the first place to start is by examining the pros and cons of the three main types of boiler that are popular in the UK. These are combi boilers, system boilers, and conventional boilers.
Each have their own selling points and potential draw backs that will be broken down in this article to put you in a stronger and more informed position for making this big decision.
Combi Boilers
Compact and extremely efficient, combi boilers are the go-to choice for all smaller sized homes. The combi part of the name refers to the fact that boiler work as both water heaters and central heating at the same time, with no need for an additional water tank. This helps to save space and modern combi boilers are more than capable of meeting the heat energy needs of most standard sized properties.
This is the most popular boiler type currently in the UK, with over a half of domestic boiler installations made up of combi boilers.
These boilers heat water on demand taken directly from the mains, meaning that not only is no water tank required but only the exact amount of heat energy required for each task is used, saving you money on your energy usage.
The only real downside of combi boilers is that they are unable to provide heat for a large number of hot water appliances at the same time and are not ideal in properties with complex heating needs. They are also unable to produce sufficient pressure for power showers and the like.
System Boilers
System boilers take water from the mains, heats it up a high temperature, and stores it in a hot water cylinder until it is required around the home.
This tank gives system boiler a much larger capacity than combi boilers and a central heating pump controlling the pressure in the system creates a built in expansion area.
System boilers are great for larger homes and will happily provide power to multiple bathrooms at the same time.
On the downside, water may need reheated and they take up more space.
Conventional boilers
The largest boiler system. These boilers have a hot water cylinder and cold water cistern, both located in the loft.
They are better suited to older homes where a similar set-up was already in place and it is cheaper to install another conventional boiler than refit the entire heating system.
They are also compatible with solar panels, a plus for anyone looking to future proof their home.