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Combi Boiler Information – Boiler Combination Compact

A combination boiler is a compact unit that is very efficient in giving all the heating and hot water you could need. It brings with it significant savings on running and installation costs and can normally be found wall mounted in the kitchen.

A combination boiler does not store domestic hot water. Rather than a traditional heating and hot water system which stores domestic hot water, a combi boiler heats water directly from the cold mains as you use it. That means that there is no hot water cylinder and no tank in the loft which means less risk of freezing and flooding. There is also none of the connecting pipework.

Hot water costs can account for up to 60% of a typical domestic fuel bill so by using a combi boiler you can significantly lower your cost as it heats the water only when you need it. Also without the hot water cylinder, tank and pipework you can save a great deal of space.

A combi also supplies hot water at mains pressure, giving you exhilarating power showering without the need for a pump. On average a shower uses considerably less water than a typical bath so the savings on hot water costs and water consumption can be significant.

A condensing combination boiler is more competent due to its ability to extract more heat from the flue gases normally lost to the environment through the flue system.

Top Energy Saving Tip: For homeowners that do not use their fireplace, they should block the chimney (paper and cardboard will do) as a great deal of energy can be lost this way.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

New Government regulations (Part L) require that from the 1st of April 2005 all new boiler installations must be of the 'high efficiency' condensing type. There are very few exceptions to this law. Full information can be obtained from the Office of the Deputy Prime minister (ODPM) or by clicking the following link. http://www.odpm.gov.uk/index.asp?id=1130726