top of page

Central Heating Explained

For the most part, your at-home central heating system will work relatively unnoticed and without intervention - the simplicity of it working away in the background throughout the day to day of family life means we neglect to appreciate just how dependant we are and the severity of disruption any failure can cause, should anything go wrong and we find ourselves without heat and/or hot water.

 

Your property’s boiler will be equipped with pipework, leading to radiators that ultimately form the central heating system. The boiler will emit heat as the pump moves heated water across from the boiler system and into the pipework to reach the radiators - water will then be pumped back to the boiled ready to be reheated. Boilers additionally supply instant hot water to the hot taps within your home.

image 5.jpg

Your exact systematic function will be unique to your boiler type. There are three types of boilers available; the one in which you choose to warm your home will depend on factors such as the size of the property and how often hot water is required from more than one outlet, at the same time. The three boiler types include:

​

  • Combi Boiler’s

  • System Boiler’s

  • Regular Boiler’s

Image 2.jpg

Combi Boilers

This is a central heating boiler in a single compact unit; this system also works well as a high-efficiency water heater. The heating of water directly from the mains when you turn on a tap means you will not require a cold or hot water storage cylinder within your roof space. 

 

These boiler types are favoured due to their energy-effective and cost-effectiveness. They are favoured among those with properties that:

 

  • Are smaller 

  • Are at risk of pipework freezing

  • Would benefit from having no hot water cylinder 

  • Require less pipework (enables more space in the loft/ideal for those with no loft)

Heating boiler
heating-706945_1920.jpg

System Boilers

Despite requiring a cylinder for storing hot water, these models are quick and easy to install due to having the major hot water and heating components already built-in. 

 

These systems are compatible with solar water heating, therefore are great environmentally and can help homeowners save on their energy bills. In addition to freeing up loft space due to not requiring a tank, these boilers are ideal for: 

 

  • Homes with multiple bathrooms 

  • Households often using more than one hot water outlet at a time

  • Those seeking a quick and easy installation

Regular Boilers

Traditional/Conventional boilers are ideal for households with traditional heating and hot water systems that are linked to a separate hot water cylinder. These boilers also require the loft to have a cold water storage tank to feed the hot water cylinder; in addition to a tank that maintains the central heating systems hot water level. 

 

For those looking to replace an existing boiler within a property that has an older radiator system, a regular boiler will be the best option. An older radiator system may not be able to handle the higher water pressure a combi or system boiler will provide. These boilers are ideal for homes that: 

 

  • Have low water pressure 

  • Have 2 or more bathrooms

  • Use lots of hot water at the same time

  • Can be linked with solar water heating systems 

radiator-250558_1920.jpg
bottom of page