Condensing Boilers - Why You Should Use Them
Condensing boilers are the most efficient boilers on the market.
They allow huge energy savings compared to conventional boiler versions, and there are countries beginning to require the use of boilers to be of the condensing type.
Why it is more efficient? Conventional boilers convert 60% or less of their fuel into heat.
The efficiency of new condensing boilers are above 90%.
Talk about huge energy savings (also significant cuts on carbon dioxide emissions which is harmful for your health and the environment).
How condensing boilers works Condensing boilers are named such because they "condense" the exhaust gases or the water vapor present in those gases, extracting heat from it and reusing it in the process, instead of letting gases and water vapor get away through the flue.
The secret of these boilers is based on their brilliant designs, which are the larger heat exchangers.
Heat exchangers ensure maximum heat extraction, and eventually, minimal losses of gases.
Installation Not all types of condensing boilers (combination which only heats on demand, regular boilers that require a loft space for the water tank, or system boilers that includes an expansion vessel) are easily applicable to your specific need.
There are some restrictions concerning the type of condensing boiler, all depending on your existing heating system at home.
This is where you will require the expert advice and services of a registered boiler engineer.
Installation should be done by a qualified boiler engineer who is gas safe registered as they will able to advise you on the best type of the condensing boiler fit for your home.
What sort of boiler do you have? Many people do not know the type of boiler they have at home whether it is condensing or non-condensing.
Look at the flue or the pipe that takes the exhaust gases and check for a plastic covering, and if it puts out a visible steam flux whenever the boiler is working.
If you have these, you have the condensing boiler type.
If none, you then have the old and conventional boiler that is more expensive on heating costs.
They allow huge energy savings compared to conventional boiler versions, and there are countries beginning to require the use of boilers to be of the condensing type.
Why it is more efficient? Conventional boilers convert 60% or less of their fuel into heat.
The efficiency of new condensing boilers are above 90%.
Talk about huge energy savings (also significant cuts on carbon dioxide emissions which is harmful for your health and the environment).
How condensing boilers works Condensing boilers are named such because they "condense" the exhaust gases or the water vapor present in those gases, extracting heat from it and reusing it in the process, instead of letting gases and water vapor get away through the flue.
The secret of these boilers is based on their brilliant designs, which are the larger heat exchangers.
Heat exchangers ensure maximum heat extraction, and eventually, minimal losses of gases.
Installation Not all types of condensing boilers (combination which only heats on demand, regular boilers that require a loft space for the water tank, or system boilers that includes an expansion vessel) are easily applicable to your specific need.
There are some restrictions concerning the type of condensing boiler, all depending on your existing heating system at home.
This is where you will require the expert advice and services of a registered boiler engineer.
Installation should be done by a qualified boiler engineer who is gas safe registered as they will able to advise you on the best type of the condensing boiler fit for your home.
What sort of boiler do you have? Many people do not know the type of boiler they have at home whether it is condensing or non-condensing.
Look at the flue or the pipe that takes the exhaust gases and check for a plastic covering, and if it puts out a visible steam flux whenever the boiler is working.
If you have these, you have the condensing boiler type.
If none, you then have the old and conventional boiler that is more expensive on heating costs.
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