Boilers play a critical role in any home. You need hot water for:
- Taking baths and showers
- Washing dishes
- Keeping your house warm
If you are looking to replace your current boiler, you might be unsure about which boiler to install next. Well, here are the three most common types of boilers and the homes they are best suited for.
Conventional Boilers
Conventional boilers work by heating water and storing it in a hot water tank. This makes it easy to get a lot of hot water at once.
Thus, these boilers are best suited for larger homes with high demand for hot water. If you have more than one bathroom and taps that use hot water, you might consider installing a conventional boiler.
However, you will also need a lot of storage space for the water tank, so keep this in mind before choosing this boiler.
Combi Boilers
Combi boilers heat water on demand using mains electricity, gas and oil. They do not require water storage, so you will not need a hot water tank with this boiler.
Because you don’t need a tank, a combi boiler is great for small spaces. They are also energy-efficient and can help you save on heating costs. However, you will have to be content with less hot water since heating occurs as you use the water.
System Boilers
System boilers work like combi boilers, with the exception that they have a storage cylinder. So they are suitable for larger properties that may need plenty of hot water but don’t have enough space for a conventional hot water tank.
When choosing a boiler for your home, you need to consider its size. If you have a large house with more than one bathroom, a conventional or system boiler is the best choice. Combi boilers will best serve smaller homes.
