How does a combi-boiler work?
The combi boiler will activate when you turn on your hot-water tap in your home. Water will travel from the mains to your tap through a sensor, which informs the boiler whether to burn gasoline or oil. The combi boiler’s heat exchanger heats water so it is hot when it flows.
The boiler’s heating functions work in a similar manner, providing hot water to radiators.
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Combi boilers in UK homes are increasing in popularity due to the numerous benefits that they offer. However, these boilers are not suitable for every home. It is recommended that you consult a Gas Safe registered engineer. Here are our thoughts on the pros and disadvantages of combi boilers.
A combi boiler offers many benefits
Combi boilers were designed to be small, making them ideal for smaller properties. You don’t have to worry about freezing the loft pipework. You could also put the combi boiler into an existing cabinet – it will be neat and out of sight.
Installation is cheaper and more cost-effective than traditional pipework. Additionally, the combi boiler heats only what you need. This could reduce your energy consumption, leading to lower energy costs.
The combi boilers deliver hot-water on-demand, making it very convenient to get in the shower. Additionally, hot-water comes at mains pressure and does not require an additional pump.
Combi boilers have been designed to save energy. When paired to additional energy-saving tools like a smart thermometer, this efficiency can be enhanced. If your central heating system is paired to such technology, you can have greater control over heating and could even be able to control heating from your smartphone.
There are some disadvantages to a combi boiler
They are not suitable for homes with high hotwater requirements. Combi boilers supply hot water on-demand. However, they might not be able to handle multiple hot taps at once. A combi boiler might not be suitable for families who need to share a shower in the morning. There are options. You can have an electric or mains-booster or accumulator tanks, for example.
No Immersion Heater – Immersion heaters are usually fitted with traditional boilers to provide back-up in the event of a boiler breaking down. Combi boilers cannot be equipped with these back up water heaters. If your boiler breaks down, you may not have hot-water or heating until you make an appointment to repair it.