In spite of the different types of boilers, available in the UK market, Combi boilers are taking the leading role to be the most popular. Most UK homeowners consider switching to a modern technology Combi boiler, as the best measure for upgrading their heating system.
Not just for its advanced technological benefits, there are several other factors that make Combi boilers, a better choice for users. So, if you are in the market planning to purchase a Combi boiler, you can better go through its various advantages and disadvantages to see if it’s your best fit:
1. Compact System: Combi boilers, as their name suggests, are combination boilers, which do the job of both heating and hot water supply. And that’s what the best part of Combi boilers is, which makes them more convenient for homes with scarce space. No need for the cold water tank in the loft or the hot water cylinder, you can have it installed in an airing kitchen cupboard, or somewhere in the corner of the room. And have that all to get the heating and hot water supply to go well for your home.
2. Better Water Pressure: For Combi boilers, since the water supply comes directly from the mains, hot water mostly comes out from the taps and showers at high pressure. But if there is a problem with the main water pressure or there are multiple users at a time, its pressure might diminish to a certain extent.
3. Can Get Trained Gas Engineers at hand: With the increasing popularity of Combi boilers in UK households, we also have gas engineers well trained in Combi boilers. More importantly, they are mostly getting accustomed to dealing with these boilers. So you have certified and well-experienced gas engineers available for you, if you need any help with your Combi boiler.
4. Greater Availability of Replacement parts: Not just you can easily get skilled professionals for Combi boilers, its spare parts are also more or less available which makes the job of gas engineers much easier.
5. More Energy Efficient: Nowadays, Combi boilers have got an efficiency level of 90%, which makes them the right choice for homeowners. With less fuel being consumed, it brings you an affordable bill and also reduces the carbon footprint level. So if you are looking for a greener environment in the coming future, Combi boilers are the ones, you should switch to.
6. Instant Hot Water Available: In today’s busy life, no one likes to wait. That is what also eats up your valuable time if your boiler takes a while to heat up the cold water in the tank. But that’s not what happens when you have a Combi boiler installed. You get faster hot water, as it heats up directly.
7. Brings More Savings: Combi boilers heat up cold water on demand directly from the mains. So unlike conventional and system boilers, a Combi boiler does not need to consume that fuel to heat up a large quantity of cold water, even when it is not required. A huge cylinder of water being heated turns out to be a simple waste of energy if you need that hot water just to wash your hands. So that savings will also definitely be reflected on your utility bills.
8. Easier Installation: If you are a new house, and looking for a boiler installation, you certainly have various options. But installing a Combi boiler is found to be the most hassle-free and cost-effective process. It completely eradicates the need for any water tanks and such complicated pipeworks. So, whatever the price of the boiler, the installation costs much less in the market than other boilers.
9. Lesser Chances of Sludge formation: Unlike Convectional or System boilers where water is stored in water tanks for long, Combi boilers get water coming directly from the mains. So, that way, it turns out to be a cleaner system with hardly any possibility of sludge and limescale formation in the system, making the tap water almost fit for drinking purposes.
Overall, if you see that the modern technology Combi boiler gives a lot of benefits. But it also has got various drawbacks, which you should be aware of, before going for a purchase.
11. Low-Mains Water Pressure: For Combi boilers, as water comes directly from the mains, it comes out with adequate force if the mains water pressure is good. But if it is not, it’s better not to consider opting for a Combi boiler. Instead, boilers storing water in water cylinders can be a better option for you.
12. Multiple Users At Home: If you have more than one person using the boiler hot water at a time, that puts pressure on your heating system. Combi boilers don’t have any water storage, and so they face a hard time accommodating the need of multiple users. As for it, you get hardly any or no water coming out of the taps and showers.
13. Sudden Breakdowns: Boilers, like any other appliances, can break down anytime. But your Combi boiler breakdown will hamper your heating and hot water supply, both at the time. Other types of boilers have hot water storage, which can help you out even in times of breakdowns.
Despite these disadvantages, Combi boilers are getting widely accepted, because of their far-reaching benefits, But still, it’s important to consider all the factors before you go for a choice. Moreover, if you already have a different type of boiler, it will cost you more time and money to make the change
So, if you need any further assistance with it, get in touch with Golden Plumbing & Heating Ltd.Here, we have got certified gas engineers to provide you with a free consultation and also a no-obligation quote for any boiler installation.
