The best boiler buy for the great British terrace

Your boiler’s on the blink, or maybe you’re a first time buyer, gutting your new place and starting afresh. Whatever your situation, if your property is among the millions of terraced British homes, this article is for you. 

While by no means the most costly part of a full home renovation, a boiler replacement can still make a significant dent in your budget, so it’s worth making sure you’re getting the right one for your property. Too big and you can’t fit it into your home, too small and it doesn’t provide the functionality you need. One popular and efficient option for terraced homes is the combi (combination) boiler. Here are some reasons why a combi boiler might be the best choice, particularly if space is limited.

• The neat and tidy combi boiler combines the functions of a central heating boiler and a water heater in a single unit. This space-saving design is particularly advantageous for terraced houses, where space may be limited. Combi boilers remove the need for a separate water tank, making them compact and ideal for homes with smaller footprints. 
• Hot showers without the waiting time, dreamy, right?! Combi boilers heat water directly from the mains when needed, providing hot water on demand. This eliminates the need for a separate hot water storage tank, saving space and ensuring a constant and instant supply of hot water. So no twiddling your thumbs while you wait for the water to heat up.
• Brilliantly efficient to boot, combi boilers only heat water when required, reducing energy waste compared to systems that keep a tank of water constantly heated. This can result in lower energy bills and a more environmentally friendly heating solution. Let’s face it, with the imminent energy price increases to come in January, we could all do with lowering the bills a bit. 
• Warm and cosy in minutes, the combi boiler offers a rapid heating response time, ensuring that your home reaches the desired temperature quickly. With the colder weather already upon us, and snow forecast in the next few weeks for some parts of the UK, a fast warming system is what you need!
• Simple to install and well-known by engineers, the installation of combi boilers is generally more straightforward than that of traditional boiler systems, which include separate hot water tanks. This can lead to lower installation costs and less disruption during the installation process, making it a practical choice for busy households.
• They’re cost-effective. Ok, so this benefit isn’t exclusive to terraced properties but everyone loves a saving, right? Combi boilers are normally cheaper to install and run, when compared to their clunkier, more heavy duty cousins, like the system boiler. 

Whatever your unique circumstances, the combi boiler is a brilliant option for those in a typical British home. We’re used to snuggling up next to our neighbours and when floor space is at a premium, it makes sense to have a compact, efficient and cost-effective home boiler to keep the cold at bay. If you’re still unsure about what boiler is best suited to your home, get in touch with our team today.

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