Choosing the right size of boiler is a crucial decision. Boilers are large financial investments for homes, with a normal lifespan of over ten years. The correct boiler will keep a home warm during the winter months while also delivering hot water when it is required. Choosing the incorrect boiler could lead to problems further down the road.
What variables should you think about when deciding on a boiler size for your home? Our gas safe engineers have been installing boilers in Nottingham for over 17 years and have listed these considerations below.
What type of boiler is best for my home?
It’s critical to choose the right boiler type for your needs before deciding on the size of boiler you want to install. Boilers are classified into three categories.
Combi boilers
Combi boilers are compact boilers that integrate all of the components of a standard central heating system into one unit. Unlike conventional boilers and system boilers, which store hot water in advance, they use condensing technology and give hot water on demand.
Because of their small size and high efficiency, combi boilers are very popular. They’re ideal for most small-to-medium-sized houses.
Regular boilers
Regular boilers, sometimes known as heat-only boilers, use a system of tanks and heat exchangers to heat water and distribute it throughout a home. Water from the mains will be pumped into a cold water tank in the loft, which will then be fed into a hot water cylinder.
Regular boilers are better suited for larger households with high heating and hot water demands since they can store huge amounts of hot water in advance.
System boilers
System boilers also have a separate cylinder for storing hot water, making them suited for larger households. They can maintain a steady temperature of hot water throughout a property, even if many showers and taps are running at the same time.
System boilers, unlike regular boilers, employ a pressurised heating circuit that is topped up by mains water. They also take up less space because the expansion vessel in a system boiler is internal, whereas in a regular boiler it is external.
Unsure which boiler is suited for your home and budget contact our gas safe heating engineers today we cover Nottingham from our base in Hucknall and are happy to offer advice.
What factors influence the size of a boiler?
After you’ve decided on the sort of boiler you want, the following step is to determine the proper size for your home’s heating needs. Aside from the type of boiler, the following factors influence boiler size:
- Number of radiators
- Number of bedrooms
- Number of bathrooms
What size combi boiler do I need?
Because they must heat water on demand, combi boilers have a higher power output than system and heat-only boilers. The most appropriate boiler size can be determined using the following criteria:
If you’re interested in having a combi boiler installed in your home contact our heating engineers today on 07974 368611 or learn more on about our boiler installations!
What size system boiler and regular boiler do I need?
System and regular boilers have a smaller power output than combi boilers since they store hot water ahead of time. The table below displays the ideal boiler sizes based on a home’s heating demand.
If you’re are interested in getting a regular or system boiler installed contact our Gas Safe engineers in Nottingham today!
Please keep in mind that these are simply rough recommendations for determining what size boiler would be appropriate for a certain property. Before making a selection, we always recommend speaking with a skilled heating engineer. Why not get in contact with one of our Nottingham boiler installers? Our gas safe heating engineers serve Hucknall, Mapperley, and West Bridgford, as well as the rest of Nottingham. After expertly evaluating your home, they will be able to provide you with a free, no-obligation quote.