Condensing boilers

Condensing boilers are the most energy efficeint boiler which can be installed. A saving up to £230 can be made each year, but the initial cost is much higher than a standard boiler.

How do condensing type boilers work?

On a standard boiler heat is lost through a flue, on a condensing type boiler a second or larger heat exchanger is used to trap heat which is normally lost and turns it back into a liquid water or condensate.

The boiler also has a gas valve which can regulate the temperature, this means that if the house is up to the temperature required rather than turning on and off like a standard boiler it will turn the gas down and therefore reduces the temperature and save money.

How do I know if it is energy efficient?

All appliances come with an energy rating; the most efficient boilers will have a rating of either A or B. Check with the installer how efficient the boiler is.

Check with your installer for recommendations and the size of the boiler required. All work carried out on any gas appliances must be done by a registered CORGI (Council of Registered Gas Installers) engineer.

Are there any grants available?

There are government grants available under the warm front scheme, have a look to see if you qualify.Grants are available up to £2700 for gas and £4000 for oil. The warm front grant can be used for insulating and heating improvements made to your home.

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