Putting In a new boiler
Putting In a new boiler
There several forms of condensing boiler and one main form is a combi heating boiler. combi boilers are very economical and are able to heat water on demand making them very common.
Before you buy a combination gas boiler you should have an installation survey to ensure it can be fitted in your house. The gas boiler fitting regulations are intricate and need to be studdied by a trained heating fitter. Just because you had a traditional gas fired boiler install does not mean that you can do a straightforward swap for a condensing heating boiler as they have specific set up requirements.
The flue exhaust gases are cooler and heavier than for a traditional gas fired boiler, a visible plume can result as they quickly condense. Surface wetting by the output gases is often seen near the flue outlet, your neighbour’s house can also be impacted with this process or worse still in the plume can cause problems for people traveling by.
You could find that your existing flue, whilst acceptable for a noncondensing gas fired boiler, is not suitable for your replacement…