Home Central Heating Maintenance
Most central heating systems don’t fully utilise their full capabilities. We can help by improving your boiler system so it works at peak efficiency. Doing this will help improve your central heating system, resulting in reduced maintenance and repair costs.
Boiler Installation and Upgrades
Buying a new boiler is something that most people dread and it is a decision that needs to be made quickly. Normally, your old boiler has stopped working at the most inconvenient of moments and you need to get hot water and central heating restored.
Choose an unreliable boiler or make the wrong decision about part of the installation, and it’s a mistake you and your bank balance will later regret. Below we have information on the types of boilers can be installed, but the final decision will normally be based on the age of your property.
Hopkins Electrical can assist in providing expert advice so you can make an informed decision. We can then schedule in a date and time to review your situation and give you accurate time and financial estimates for the work.
What Types of Boiler are there?
Each boiler type has its advantages but choosing the one that suits your lifestyle is essential. The decision should include how many people are in your household, how often you use the heating, daily hot water usage and so on.
Combi Boilers
- Compact, a popular choice for smaller homes.
- Typically requires less pipework than other boiler types – allowing you to save on installation costs.
- No additional space needed for separate water tanks.
- Provides a fast and efficient supply of hot water straight from your mains.
Conventional Boilers
- Requires the installation of a cold water storage tank (usually in the loft) and a separate hot water tank.
- Suited to larger homes with 2 or more bathroom that frequently use hot water.
System Boilers
- Doesn’t require additional space for a loft tank.
- Provides a constant supply of hot water to all the taps in your home.
- Ideal for homes with multiple bathrooms.
- Removes the need for a feed or expansion cistern, making them highly efficient.
Boiler Upgrades
Central heating systems are much better at heating water efficiently, using less gas and saving you money. We recommend upgrading your boiler if it is around 10 years since it was installed. This can be an unwanted expense but the cost savings a new boiler can bring will more than pay for the installation cost over time.
Central Heating Maintenance
Before you replace your heating system, you should take steps to ensure your home is well insulated. A well-insulated home helps to retain the heat, so your heating needs could be met with a smaller or cheaper boiler. Loft insulation and cavity wall insulation are cost-effective solutions that pay for themselves within a few years with savings to your gas and electric bills.
Yearly Central Heating Servicing
It is recommended that you service your boiler on a regular basis to ensure everything is working properly. A faulty boiler could not only waste money but it could be leaking carbon monoxide, which is poisonous. The gas is odourless and scentless so it is difficult to detect unless you have carbon monoxide detectors. Your central heating system should be inspected by a Gas Safe Registered engineer on an annual basis.
Central Heating Repair
If you are looking for boiler repair then Hopkins Electrical can help. We repair a wide range of home boilers to get your hot water restored.