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New Boilers: Finding the right boiler for your home

Your home may need a new boiler for various reasons. Your boiler may be old and outdated causing you extra costs, or it may be badly damaged and in need of a replacement. Whatever the case, 1-2-1 Plumbers are experts at providing all the knowledge you’ll need when it comes to purchasing a new boiler. While a new boiler means spending a large about of cash, the long term investment will be worth the amount. A new boiler can mean cheaper bills due to the latest technology and boiler functions, a more appropriate boiler that suits your home, and better functioning meaning you’ll get the full usage of your boiler.

Nowadays there are a few boiler options available on the market. For those that don’t understand the in’s and outs of boilers, getting the right one for your home may be a rather tiring and frustrating decision. At 1-2-1 Plumbers we offer all our customers all the knowledge and expert help they need to choose a boiler that will fit their needs. If you’re living in a small home then you may only need a small boiler, just as those living in larger houses may need a bigger heating supply to cater the amount of hot water and heat needed. Don’t worry if you’re struggling to find the right boiler for your home as we’re here to give you a helping hand.

When it comes to choosing your boiler there a quite a few things one must consider. There’s the size, the type, and the efficiency it’ll have to both your home and bills! Both the construction and energy efficiency will play a big role in your day to day life as they will both have an impact on your home and energy bills. Making sure you get the right boiler for your property is a must, and 1-2-1 Plumbers is here to help you do exactly that.

Types of boilers

There are two types of main boilers to choose from nowadays. Below we’ve included what they are, how they work, and why it may suit your home best. If you’re uncertain with what boiler is best for your property, calling 1-2-1 Plumbers now will provide you the answer to your questions. Being plumbing and boiler experts, we can guarantee all our customers will not only get the very best services and rates, but all the knowledgeable advice, tips, and facts they’ll need when it comes to choosing the right boiler.

Conventional boilers

Conventional boilers use a storage tank to supply hot water for one’s home. With the water stored in a tank, it’s then heated via a cast iron heat exchanger that will then send the hot water in all the right directions. Though conventional boilers are quite popular they do take up a large amount of room due to their large cylinder shape. One of the reasons this boiler is as big as it is, is due to the need of a connection to a cold water tank. Another disadvantage of the conventional boiler is that it can run out of hot water. Once all the stored hot water runs out there can be a delay in supple as the tank refills and reheats. However, despite the disadvantages conventional boilers are fairly updated, and newer models can be set to match the specific heating requirement one’s home needs.

Combination boilers

Popularly known as combi boilers, a combination boiler supplies water directly from the mains without the need of a storage tank. This is great for those that don’t have the room for big tanks, and it can make it very convenient for those using only the minimum of hot water. Unlink conventional boilers, combi boilers offer an unlimited supply of hot water as the water is their on demand, this is also makes the combi boiler perfect for large families or those in need of a higher usage of hot water.