What you should think about before buying a new boiler
Although buying a new boiler is never going to be as exciting as buying a new car or booking the next family holiday, it is an important decision that needs careful consideration.
Below are some important factors to consider:
1. Get the opinion of a Gas Safe registered Engineer and friends and family
Before deciding which brand of boiler and which type of boiler to purchase, arrange for a number of Gas Safe registered boiler installers to visit your home and provide quotes. They will have the experience and be able to provide you with a number of different options. Finding out from friends and family what type of boiler they have and how happy they are with it can be invaluable.
2. Choosing a reliable boiler with a well-known brand name
The more reliable your boiler the less you are going to have to spend on it in the long term by getting it repaired. The cheapest boiler isn’t always going to be the best in the long term if it proves to be unreliable or is more expensive to have repaired.
3. Select the right type of boiler for your property
Most homes in the UK are on mains gas. If you are on mains gas there are four types of boiler for you to consider.
4. How energy efficient is your boiler?
Your boiler accounts for 60% of what you spend each year on energy bills according to the Energy Savings Trust, so the more energy efficient a boiler is the more it can save on the energy bills.
Coupled with this, there is new legislation meaning that all new gas boilers installed must meet a minimum performance standard of 92% ErP.
The Government’s aim is to give people greater control over the use of energy in their homes. This standard makes it a requirement to have times and room thermostats. It is also necessary to have an additional energy efficiency measure.
Measures include:
- Flue gas heat recovery systems
- Weather compensation
- Load compensation
- Smart controls featuring automation and optimisation functions
The potential savings and the new legislative requirement make it very important to compare boilers.
Comparing boiler costs could save you up to 30% off your annual fuel bill
To begin your comparison for your new boiler, simply answer a few questions and we’ll match you to the best boiler to meet your needs.