Install a new boiler to keep your house toasty warm

 

If you want to improve the comfort of your home, then you should know that one of the most effective solutions available on the market is to install a central heating boiler. The main reason is that central heating is the perfect option, if you want to keep your house warm. If you have an old boiler installed, then you should think if it is the time to replace it with a new one, because you should not wait until it breaks down. The majority of people do this mistake, but they pay more than they would normally do, if they would check the state of the boiler and they would replace it before it affects other parts of the property. The only thing you have to do is to get in touch with a company that offers boiler installation London, to ask them if you should buy a new boiler, and if the central heating system is a suitable solution for your house.

Where it is safe to install a boiler?

In case, this is the first time you install a boiler, then you may not know where you should place it. Here are some things you should keep in mind when you choose the room where to install the boiler:

• The flue of the boiler needs to pass outside, so you have to place it in a room that has access to the roof or to an outside wall. In the installation manual, you will find more details about the minimum legal distance the boiler must be from airbricks, windows and other buildings. Also, you can ask the installer.
• You should install the boiler inside a space that features a strong enough wall to sustain the weight of the flue terminal.
• If you want to install it outhouse or in a garage, then you should get additional frost protection for it, because you will have to protect the system pipework during the cold season.
• The boiler has to be placed inside a cupboard that does not feature air vents. You have the possibility to buy a modern boiler that is room-sealed and it runs without requiring ventilation.

Should you replace your old boiler?

In case, you have purchased the boiler before 2005, then you should know that it is not as highly efficient as the ones available now on the market. If you have an old model, then you definitely pay a lot of money to make it run. You should ask a professional if it is advisable to change the boiler and if it is energy efficient or not. You have the option to install a combi boiler, and in this way, you will save a lot of space, in the room where you install it. You will not need an airing cupboard anymore, so you can use that space for more than just installing the boiler. To find more about installing a new boiler, and maintain the state of the old one, you should get in touch with an expert.