Over time - boilers become old, faulty, temperamental and unreliable. This often results in heartache, hassle, repair bills and never ending stress!
New energy efficient condensing boilers are far more efficient and reliable. So is your
boiler unreliable? or having problems that will build up more and more ? Well it's best to take action before those repair bills escalate and you risk a cold home (lasting days). It's easy to replace your existing boiler with a newer model. With greater
efficiency a new boiler will help to reduce your heating bills. Yes, replacing your old boiler could make your home safer and warmer and cheaper to run!
Where do I get a new boiler from ?
Whether you’re looking for a new boiler replacement or need a new
central heating system installed, a local heating engineer should be
able to do the work for you. Often with one man bands though, they can often leave you high and dry which means if your have questions or need help in any way, they'll never get back to you.
We recommend using a larger local firm because they can offer support plus they can be very handy for competitive boiler quotes also. To get a competitive price, we recommend you get three
quotes and don’t just go with the first company to quote.
Get free boiler replacement quotes
from your local boiler and heating engineer like STL Heating and Energy - because the
quotes are free and there’s no obligation.
Your back boiler neatly fits in the recess behind
a fireplace - and can both heat and supply
hot water and central heating through the home.
Replacing an old back boiler with an energy efficient back boiler
Well now a day the Bermuda back boiler unit is the only direct and condensing new
back boiler replacement available for you. The good news is that according to the Energy Saving Trust, it will
reduce annual bills by £235 if you switch to the Band A appliance.
Where to get help from ?
These days whilst you can have a back boiler replaced, there are other alternatives that give you a wider choice - like Combi Boilers or Condensing Boilers. Best of all these are not only very energy efficient, but there are different makes and models to choose from - which gives you more choice and "bang for your buck".
In addition, there are government funded boiler schemes too like Green Deal and ECO that can help people who may not be able to buy new boiler normally.
Two decades ago, condensing boilers suffered from being
over-complicated, and not as reliable as other kinds of domestic boilers. Thankfully, things have really moved on and improved considerably.
Did you know that the simple major difference between a condensing boiler and a
non-condensing boiler is the efficieniency of the heat exchanger. Also, that the water condenses inside the boiler, and so just needs to be drained away periodically. This is a very rapid and easy thing to do.
What are the advantages of a condensing boiler ?
When it comes to what is so good about condensing boilers, the array of benefits include:
Energy efficiency
Condensing boilers are simply more energy efficient than older
boilers, carrying an A or B scale SEDBUK rating – the highest possible. With modern heating controls, a condensing boiler could help to save you upto £250 a year in your energy bills, while
if you already have heating controls fitted in your home to a regular
boiler, replacing this boiler with a condensing boiler could save you up
to £130.
Lower Fuel Bills
As condensing boilers are so energy efficient, they burn a lot less fuel to to get the same energy to supply to your
home. This all means lower fuel bills, which is a relief with gas prices rising all the time! Although
condensing boilers can be expensive to purchase and install, there various schemes to help with this like new boiler pay monthly plans.
There are a
range of central heating boilers of all shapes and sizes, from small
and compact boilers that can fit in the space of a small kitchen
cupboard to larger, high-output monoliths.
Installing a new boiler, is something a member of the public
should do, but there are choices available when
installing a new boiler - these can save you money,
time and hassle.
Getting your boiler
It's easy to find a business that can supply and fit central heating boiler for your home. Not only this, but such firms can offer you help and advice on choosing the right boiler too. Best part of it is, they may be able to provide a free boiler quote for you - making your life easier!
What about boiler servicing ?
Often boilers need to be serviced annually in order to keep them running properly - this applies to all domestic gas boilers. Also, if you have a new boiler installed then this will also need an annual service simply because this is part of the warranty.
So, don't miss out on getting your boiler serviced - because your warranty and heating depend on it.
There are a range of central heating boilers of all shapes and sizes, from small and compact boilers that can fit in the space of a small kitchen cupboard to larger, high-output monoliths.
Different types of central heating boilers available have their own benefits and drawbacks. Boilers can run on gas, oil and even electricity ? Plus they differ in size and output - so it can be hard to know what you need, and what you can really have!
What boiler do I need?
Depending on your property (inc. size and number of bedrooms), there are a range of types of central heating boilers to think about - which differ in size, cost and output too. Whatever your need it’s vital that you get good solid professional advice and boiler quotes before you proceed.
How about a Combination Boiler ?
The most popular boiler is the combination boiler (often referred to as a ‘combi’ boiler) and half of boilers sold within the UK are new combi boilers. This is mainly due to their convenience, as most central heating systems use a copper cylinder to provide hot water, but a combination boiler will heat the water needed around the house within its unit. A combi system will not require a cold water tank or separate water cylinder to supply it, so that the costs of hot water will be a little lower than with a boiler that holds water in a cylinder.
What about a Wall Mounted Boiler ?
Most boilers are designed to be wall mounted, with more compact and lighter design. Wall mounted boilers come in many versions, such as with a Fanned Flue or Room Sealed. Lik most new boilers, the wall mounted type of boiler needs to have a “system by-pass” fitted, which is used to filter water throughout the boiler appliance to prevent problems later on like “kettling”.
Maybe a Condensing Boiler ?
This type of boiler has a “heat exchanger”, which allows heat to be re-circulated making it more energy efficient. One of the issues with condensing boilers is the pluming effect it creates from the flue terminal, which is often mistaken for steam. The pluming is not a danger, although is considered a nuisance and will occur for all the time that the boiler is running. Because of this, the placement of a condensing boiler can be more difficult.
The Government launched the Green Deal in October 2012 and even though it's been pulled last year, it's now back out again.
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Gas fired condensing boilers will help in getting Britain’s old housing stock up to scratch. If you've got an old boiler then chances are it's using up more gas than it's meant to. Sure you'd love a new boiler, but you might think it's not affordable?
So what about Green Deal? It allows you to make
their homes and businesses more energy efficient, i.e. heating
and insulation measures to improve the way their properties are
heated and insulated with no upfront cost
What’s the fuss about condensing boilers?
Your boiler can be generating at least 50% of your yearly energy bills. However, new condensing boilers are key to cutting your
central heating bills. Sure if you’ve had your boiler for more than 15 years then it won't be all that efficient. By optimising your central heating
system, replacing an old boiler with an A-rated condensing model you'll be able to reduce your annual
heating bills!!
Can I really get a one of these new boilers with Green Deal?
Yes you can - you need the Green Deal Home Improvement Fund. How do I get started ? To get started with Green Deal, the first thing you need to do, is to get an assessment carried out. This is easy to arrange and is best booked-in early, as demand for Green Deal is big - so it's important not to miss out. Finding a Green Deal assessor / provider is a good idea, but speaking to proven reliable and trustworthy Green Deal specialists like STL Heating is highly recommended.
How will I pay for my new energy efficient boiler?
It's easy as there’s no upfront cost, money to pay for the work is taken from
the Green Deal Finance Company, which is a private consortium set up to
support the scheme. You pay off the loan through savings on your energy
bills. The Green Deal is governed by the ‘Golden Rule ‘ which means any
savings on your bills estimated to be achievable through recommended
home improvements must be more or at the very least equal too than what
it will cost you to have the work done.
Get cash back on a new boiler
From June 2014 you’ll be able to apply for cash back if you’re
installing a new boiler under the Green Deal. The Government has set up
the Green Deal Home Improvement Fund, with up to £1,600 cash back on
offer, comprising of:
- Up to £1,000 if you install a new gas condensing boiler, together
with one additional home improvement measure, such as cavity wall
insulation, replacement doors, floor insulation, double glazing or
secondary double glazing.
- Up to £500 if you carry out these home improvements within a year of moving into a new home.
- Up to £100 towards the cost of the Green Deal assessment.
Whilst the Green Deal scheme had shut down earlier on last year after households grabbed all of the available £120m. Good news for home owners - the Green Deal is now back - though, for a limited time.
Find out more about the Green Deal by
watching the video below.
