Although the UK may not be home to the biggest gas boiler market in the world, it recorded a hefty 1.6 million unit sales back in 2017. There are also more than 26 million boilers currently installed in the UK, creating a huge replacement market for tradespeople to target.
Of the 26 million boilers installed in the UK, the vast majority are energy-efficient condensing units. This number also includes many different types of boilers, with the market has become increasingly diverse as technology has improved.
With this in mind, here are three of the most widely installed boiler types and a brief look at why they’re so popular.
Combi Boilers
Let’s start with combi (or combination) boilers, which are the most popular type of heating solution in the UK residential market.
These compact units are certainly highly efficient, whilst they also help you to conserve space in your home by providing heat and hot water without the need for water tanks or cylinders.
There are gas and electric combi boilers too, so you can choose a functional and energy-efficient unit to suit your property’s primary fuel source.
Not only can a combi boiler reduce both your energy bills and annual consumption, but it also allows you to access unlimited heat and water whenever you need it. So, although combi boilers can be difficult to install, this challenge is offset by the numerous benefits that they deliver to homeowners.
Conventional Boilers
As their name suggests, convention boilers used to be commonplace in the UK and remain a staple feature of various older properties.
Also known as open-vent or regular boilers, conventional heating systems typically boast both a water cylinder and a tank (which is usually located in the loft space).
Herein lies one of the main drawbacks of conventional boilers, as they can take up a considerable amount of space and potentially hinder your plans to extend the property freely in the future.
Still, they do enable you to get hot water from multiple taps at the same time, meaning that they’re ideal for busy family homes with numerous children.
System Boilers
We close with system boilers, which are arguably the least popular option on our list and essentially serve as a hybrid between modern and conventional heating systems.
Also referred to as sealed system boilers, they come with a relatively large water cylinder but do not require a water tank. The cylinder typically sits in an upstairs airing cupboard, meaning that it takes up minimal space and is relatively easy to install.
Once again, this type of boiler also enables you to get hot water from numerous taps simultaneously, although this isn’t available instantly. There’s also a limited supply of hot water, and once this runs out you’ll have to wait for the cylinder to reheat.
The Last Word
If you’re based in Wellingborough and want to consider your heating options, you should reach out to a service provider like Fletchers Heating and Plumbing. Feel free to give us a call on 07919156562, or put your query in writing and drop the team a line at fletchersheating@gmail.com.