All About Combi Boilers

Should you be getting combi boilers for your property? RJ Gas Heating Service can help you decide. With our 75 years combined experience in gas central heating services, we will be able to guide you through which boiler is more appropriate for your lifestyle.

Combi boilers are also known as combination boilers. They are considered the most popular boiler in the UK because it is able to provide hot water and heat without the use of cylinders and water tanks.  This type of boiler is known for its efficiency because with the way it was designed, it is able to use up more gas. They have a secondary heat exchange server and that means that more heat is kept because only few gases are able to escape.

Combi Boilers Pros and Cons

Combi boilers may be the most popular but it also has advantages and disadvantages of installing one.

Pros:

  • It eliminates the need for a water tank because the water gets heated when it’s needed.
  • It is space saving because you can fit it through tight spaces.
  • They are efficient and it has less carbon emission.

Cons:

  • They rely on water pressure so this may not be appropriate for areas who have low water pressure.
  • Not ideal for larger homes because there might a significant loss in pressure if a lot of appliances are used.

Types of Combi Boilers

While there are different boiler types to choose from, should you decide to get a combi boiler, you still have another choice to make on the kind of combi boiler you want to have installed.

  • Oil Boilers: Oil burners burn kerosene that is also known as 28 sec oil. Kerosene is used because it is said to burn cleanly.
  • Gas Boilers: Gas boilers are often the most economical because they provide both heat and hot water to your home.
  • LPG Boilers: LPG boilers are often more efficient however, it may be a little more expensive.

If you need combi boilers fitted and installed, call RJ Gas Heating Services today.