It’s critical to select the correct boiler system for your home if you want to ensure that you have enough heat and water. Unfortunately, not all residential boilers, like not all homes, are designed or manufactured identically. As a result, selecting the optimal boiler type for your home necessitates extensive research. How can you be sure you’re making the appropriate choice when there are so many residential boilers on the market?
Your best bet is to engage a seasoned HVAC professional to inspect your home and current boiler system and provide recommendations depending on your heating requirements and budget. The layout of your space, the size of your home and the boiler, and the number of bathrooms and kitchens all have a role in the type of boiler system you’ll need, so be sure to evaluate all of these aspects.
What Are the Different Boiler Types?
It’s vital to understand the many types of boiler systems on the market and how they work, whether you’re looking to replace or repair your existing boiler or simply need to establish the sort of boiler that’s already installed in a house you’re contemplating acquiring. As a result, you’ll be able to make a more rational and well-informed decision concerning your home’s boiler system. To guarantee that you’re getting the greatest value available, seek multiple professional views from reputable companies.
Residential boilers are divided into six categories:
A Boiler Made of Natural Gas
Depending on where you live, most modern water heaters and home boilers run on natural gas or propane. Natural gas boilers are often found in residences in densely populated areas, whereas propane boilers are found in more rural places. Your home’s natural gas boiler is supplied via a dedicated gas line that runs beneath the property and connects to the main pipeline that runs beneath the nearest road.
Because rural properties are typically not linked to a main gas line due to their distant location, propane gas is kept in a big tank just outside the dwelling.
A Boiler for Steam
A heat exchanger is used by steam boilers to heat and transport water uniformly throughout your home. The water circulates through a network of pipes that connect to radiators throughout your home.
The radiators are supplied with pressurised hot steam. The condensation is then re-circulated and reheated in the boiler system.
Boiler (Electric)
Electric boilers are one of the most popular boiler systems since they are both ecologically friendly and efficient at fast heating your home. Another advantage is that electric boilers are more cost-effective in terms of both unit cost and installation. They don’t need to be connected to a main gas line because they get electricity straight from your home, which is great for rural residents. Of course, this has drawbacks because it may result in a somewhat higher monthly electricity bill, and if there is a power outage, you will be without heat for the time being.
Boiler with Condensation
Because of their cost-cutting, energy-efficiency, and environmental benefits, condensing boilers are quickly becoming a global standard. They are made up of two heat exchangers. Before the water is carried to your home’s radiators, it is heated. After running through your home’s piping, the water is returned to a second exchanger rather than being released into the atmosphere as steam. Instead, that water is returned to the boiler and then reused.
A boiler that produces hot water
To transfer hot water to the radiators throughout your home, hot water boilers employ one or more pumps. As a result, to efficiently heat the radiators, this system requires a lot of pressure, a lot of water, and a lot of heat.
Boiler for oil
Oil boilers, also known as oil-fired boilers by industry professionals, are more usually found in rural locations due to the lack of natural gas in these places. The oil is stored in a separate tank and delivered to the main boiler system to be used as fuel. The water is heated using hot oil mixed with household biodiesel piped into the main boiler. The hot water is then pushed throughout the plumbing system in your home. If your home has an older oil boiler, you should consider replacing it with a more energy-efficient type, such as a condensing boiler, to reduce your energy expenses and carbon footprint.
What to Think About Before Buying and Installing a Boiler
Now that you have a better understanding of the many types of boiler systems, examine the following factors before making a final decision:
The size of your home and the amount of space you’ll need
The size of your property in relation to the size of your boiler system, as well as the space available to install and store the system, are important considerations. You should buy a boiler system that can efficiently deliver the necessary water pressure throughout your property.
Regional Weather
The frequency with which your boiler system is used and how frequently it operates throughout the year to heat your home is determined by the local climate. If you live in an area where the weather is cold for the most of the year, you’ll want to make sure you have a boiler system that can handle it.
Ventilation in Your Home
Because forced air boilers require a lot of open area to collect air, ventilation is also an important aspect of choosing the proper unit.
Ratings for System Efficiency
It’s critical to understand whether your boiler system has a standard or high efficiency rating in order to make a more environmentally responsible and cost-effective decision.
Trademark
Some brands in the HVAC business are more dependable and trusted than others, so ask your contractor or service provider for advice based on your heating and comfort needs.
Pricing
Higher-end units are more expensive, but it’s also crucial to consider your budget when buying a boiler system.
Do you need assistance choosing the best boiler system for your home?
Kildare Plumbing and Heating has been installing and maintaining boiler systems for residential and commercial property owners in Dublin and the surrounding areas for many years. Because we’re a family-run business, you can rest assured that we’ll look after your family as well. Get a quote from us right now!
