When choosing which boiler is best for your home, you first need to choose which type. There are three main types of boilers: combi, system and conventional.
Combi boilers
Combination boilers provide heat and hot water with no need for water tanks or cylinders. You can pick either a gas or electric combi boiler. They are suitable for any home, but best for homes where a lot of people won’t need lots of hot water at the same time.
Pros
- You get unlimited heat and hot water when you need it.
- There’s no need for a tank in your loft.
- They don’t take up much space.
Cons
- The water pressure might be reduced if you need hot water from more than one tap at a time.
- Combi boiler installation is quite tricky.
System boilers
System boilers – also known as sealed systems – come with a water cylinder (which usually sits in an airing cupboard) and no water tank. They are suitable for homes which need to have hot water in more than one place at the same time.
Pros
- There’s no need for a tank in your loft.
- You can get hot water from multiple taps at the same time.
Cons
- You don’t get hot water instantly.
- The hot water can run out and you’ll have to wait for it to reheat.
- You need to find room for the cylinder somewhere.
Conventional boilers
Conventional boilers – also known as open vent or regular boilers – have both a cylinder and a tank. They are suitable for homes that need to have hot water in more than one place at the same time.
Pros
- You can get hot water from multiple taps at the same time.
Cons
- The hot water can run out and you’ll have to wait for it to reheat.
- You need to find room for the cylinder and the tank.
If you’re looking for a new boiler, give us a call and we’ll help you choose the one that fits your family’s needs.