Substituting your gas boiler with a combination

A combination gas fired boiler is a form of condensing gas boiler. The advantage of a combi heating boiler is that it can heat water when called for and for this reason they are very popular.

A heating study is recommended before you buy to ensure that it is able to be set up in your house. This should be carried out by a trained installer as there are rules that must be complied with. There are various reasons why it is more difficult to install a cutting-edge condensing gas fired boiler and replace a conventional gas boiler.

The exhaust gases from the flue tend to be not as hot and hence heavier than for an elderly boiler form with less warmth they can condense more speedily and result in a visible plume. The exhaust gases can then wet areas near to the outlet, your neighbour's home can also be impacted with this process on occasion people passing your house can be impacted by this output plume.

The design requirements for a condensing gas fired boiler flue are different from old heating boilers and your current flue may not be suitable. This might need the flue to be changed. The condensing gas fired boiler flue must also not be shared with any non-condensing gas gas appliance.

You need to be able to drain away the liquid condensate which will form within the gas boiler.

There are many ways to defeat these set up difficulties. You should expect your fitter to advise you on the best way of tackling these problems based upon their earlier experience. Whilst some of these fixes will add to the installation cost you will then need to offset these against the reduced life-time running costs of the condensing gas fired boiler.

Having a new boiler fitted allows you some alternatives on the positioning of the new boiler. The new set up requirements will often dictate a change in gas fired boiler location. Specific examples are where a condensing gas fired boiler is to replace an open flue or back boiler. These are often mounted in an interior position away from an external wall.

With the exception of the main living room most rooms in the house can be used for the installation. installation of a heating boiler in the attic is often seen in addition to the more popular positioning in the kitchen or utility room.

setting up the gas fired boiler in the loft often saves space and it is possible providing that the boiler is a sealed system. In this situation the attic has to have a drop down attic ladder attached to the hatch. The attic would need to have adequate lighting and a boarded floor to facilitate access to the gas boiler. Regular maintenance and servicing are important and that is why this form of loft access is needed.