Central heating boilers come in all sorts of shapes and sizes. You might be looking for an electric central heating boiler, a gas central heating boiler, an oil central heating boiler or all manner of other units that are currently available on the market. The type of fuel it converts to heat depends on the supply at your home. The most popular central heating boilers run on gas, but for those not connected to the mains supply, there are many other options.
You also need to pick between central heating combi boilers, system boilers and regular boilers. Which of these you have in your home depends on the number of radiators, the number of bathrooms, your family’s demands on the hot water, the available space there is for installation of items like hot water cylinders and water tanks, and more.
Here is the Clever Energy Boilers rundown of the main types of central heating boilers. If you want to find out any more information, contact our professional and knowledgeable team who can make recommendations to suit your exact specifications. Call 0330 055 2210 to speak to our boiler experts today.
Electric Central Heating Boiler
An electric central heating boiler is a great option if you are concerned about using cleaner and less polluting energy. Gas and oil are less clean, although technological advances mean that they run ever more efficiently nowadays.
Electric central heating and hot water boilers also work well for situations in which you might not have ready accessibility to the mains gas. Running your central heating and electricity means you don’t have to worry if you live in a rural location or on a newly built estate where there is no natural gas to power your central heating boiler.
Some people who live away from the gas network opt for an LPG or oil central heating boiler, but electric domestic central heating boilers mean that you don’t have to use up space in your property to install a tank for these alternative fuels.
An electric central heating boiler can be cheaper to install than one running on gas or oil. However, the more important question is ‘are electric central heating boilers more expensive to run?’. The answer, unfortunately, is yes. The cost per unit of electricity is considerably more than that of gas, making this a tough decision if you have the choice between electric and gas.
Gas Central Heating Boiler
The electric central heating boiler’s running costs mean that many people opt instead for a gas central heating boiler. These are the most popular choice across the UK and, although not as green as using electrical power, there are some excellent efficient models on the market. The best gas central heating boilers in the UK come from Worcester Bosch, and we are proud to be accredited installers for this powerhouse of a firm.
Worcester central heating boilers are feted by the big consumer organisations for their build quality, robustness, longevity, ease of repair and efficiency. Many of this gas central heating boiler manufacturer’s models are A-rated for efficiency, but can boost themselves to a A+ rating when used with Worcester’s EasyControl smart system. The better efficiency a gas central heating boiler has, the more you will save in your energy bills.
There are three main different types of gas central heating boilers to choose from, depending on your property. A central heating combi boiler draws water from the mains and heats it to order, which suits homes with one or two bathrooms. System central heating boilers use pre-heated water stored in a cylinder, while regular central heating boilers require a large cold water tank, usually in your attic.
Oil Central Heating Boiler
An oil central heating boiler is a good option if you do not have access to gas and do not want to pay the premium for electric central heating. All of the major manufacturers provide a range of oil central heating boilers, which keep your radiators warm and heat your water.
More than a million UK households rely on an oil central heating boiler. This could be because they live in newbuild homes that are not supplied by the mains gas, or in locations with a low density of population which requires those who live there to find alternative means of heat.
In some new housing estates, there is a central tank that is kept topped up with il for all residents to use. However, many households with an oil central heating boiler have a tank installed on the plot in order to supply the energy when needed.
Oil fired central heating boilers cost more to run than gas boilers, but there is often no option to switch between the two. You might choose an electric boiler over an oil central heating boiler, but that can work out even more pricey to run.
Boiler and Central Heating Cover
Whichever type of central heating boiler you run, you should take a look at our boiler and central heating cover options. Our Clever Care packages include an annual boiler service as well as other features that help you to keep central heating boilers and other elements of your heating system running as efficiently and effectively as possible.
Compare boiler and central heating cover across the different packages at our Clever Care page and find the one that suits you and your situation best. With some of our boiler and central heating service plans, we provide a replacement boiler in the event that yours is economically not worth repairing, which provides peace of mind. You never want to be without central heating and hot water, so ensure that you have some boiler and central heating cover that brings the warmth back to your home as soon as possible.
If you want to discuss our Clever Care packages or learn more about central heating boilers, call us on 0330 055 2210 today.
