Don’t be left in the cold this winter. Make sure that your boiler is working and running efficiently now. New Building Regulations and a Code for Sustainable Homes has meant that many of the large range of boilers available are unsuitable for homes in Britain. All boilers are now required to be either Condensing boilers or high efficiency boilers.

Condensing boilers are designed to recover more heat from the gas energy that is input into the heating system. The heat is recovered from the flue gases which are cooled into vapours. These boilers work at their highest efficiency at a low temperature, so they can feature fully modulating operation at all times, ensuring the output matches very closely to the heat demand.

Your home will more than probably feature a Combination, or „Combi“ boiler. They are the most commonly used boilers in the UK as they have a number of advantages. Hybrid versions of the boiler care currently being developed which will have water storage within the casing of the boiler. Though traditional Combi boilers have no heat storage facility they are great for their space saving abilities as they are so compact. To ensure that your boiler is efficient you should choose one with a SEDBUK A or B rating.

System boilers have all the benefits of combis but tend to provide a higher output capacity which is used predominantly for central heating. Open vent boilers can save large amounts of space as they are usually located in the loft, and work by pressurising a high level cold water tank.

You could also benefit the environment by updating your boiler to a solar powered/gas hybrid, which only relies on gas when solar panels cannot generate enough energy.

The Construction Centre can put you in contact with the UKs largest number ofHeating and Plumbing suppliers. So if you are looking for example, supplers of Electric Fires, then the Construction Centre should be top of your list.