Boilers loose their efficiency over time due to wear and tear, typically boilers installed 15 years ago would have an efficiency of around 70% where as our range of high efficiency condensing boilers are 90% + efficient and typically save up to 15% on running costs.
Condensing Boilers
Generally speaking there are two types of boilers:
- Non-Condensing boilers
- Condensing boilers
Condensing boilers are much more efficient than non-condensing boilers due to the fact that they 'condense' the vapour or steam that is produced from burning fuel. This vapour contains roughly 8% of the fuels total energy and therefore capturing allows that energy to be channeled into your heating system rather that escaping as a by product.
It has been a requirement in Ireland since March 2008 to install a condensing boiler when replacing an existing gas or oil boiler where possible (there are some instances where a condensing boiler is not appropriate for your home but we can assess this for you.) Details of this requirement can be found here: http://www.environ.ie/en/DevelopmentandHousing/BuildingStandards.
Under the Home Energy Savings scheme there are grants available to help with the cost of boiler and heating control upgrades which we can help you apply for. For more information on this grant please see: www.sei.ie/hes.
Combi Boilers
Combi or 'combination' boilers are a combination of a high efficiency water heater boiler and a central heating boiler.
One of the main advantages to having a combi boiler installed is a that combi boilers are very compact so can be placed in a small space very easily.
Another major advantage to having a combi boiler is the cost saving:
- Combi boilers allow hot water to be delivered to your taps and shower heads at mains pressure so there is no need to install an extra pump in order to have a power shower
- Combi boilers require less pipe work and installation time so the cost of parts and labour to fit a combi boiler is much less than a standard boiler
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