Many times, people get confused between condensing and combi boilers. Although combination boilers can be condensed, not all condensing boilers are a combination. A condensing boiler is basically a highly efficient boiler that generates an increased amount of heat from the waste gases that typically go wasted in a conventional boiler.
How Do These Boilers Work?
The technology used in a condensing boiler is almost the same as that used in a traditional boiler. However, the former heats your home for less as the heat that is generated after burning flue gases is recovered and recycled to be used again.
In traditional boilers, flue gases are released which are in excess of 300 °C. Condensing boilers use secondary or larger heat exchangers in order to decrease this amount of heat to around 50 °C. The heat is further used again for heating the water, thereby decreasing the demand on gas and eventually cutting down your energy bills.
Why Choose these Boilers?
They are highly efficient
When compared to non-condensing boilers, these boilers have 15-30% higher efficiency on average. With recycling and reuse of the waste gases, these boilers can result in almost 90% energy efficiency, which is way higher than the traditional boilers’ efficiency which typically ranges between 70% and 80%.
They use less fuel
Highly-efficient performance implies that the boiler can also provide the same level of central heating while using lesser fuel. This further reduces energy bills as well.
They are safer
As these boilers are completely sealed and take air in from outside of a room with a flue pipe, they are a safer choice than non-condensing boilers that take air in from inside of the room and run the risk of getting anything sucked into their interior.
They are more space efficient
These boilers do not need a specific form of ventilation like non-condensing units and thus help to save space.
They are environment friendly
A condensing boiler is far more eco-friendly than a non-condensing boiler. The former has a lower carbon footprint and can help households reduce their annual carbon footprint by almost three tonnes of carbon dioxide.
How Long Do These Boilers Last?
The lifespan of a condensing boiler varies depending on many different factors, such as its model, build quality, and how long it has been in use. It is however possible to prolong its lifespan through regular servicing.
Generally, it is advised to get your boiler serviced once every year by a Gas Safe registered engineer. Besides that, always check the warranty of the boiler when purchasing one to ensure that you are going for a quality option. It is also important to keep in mind that boilers naturally become a little less efficient over time as they work hard for keeping our homes warm.
Boiler installers and manufacturers often recommend that boilers should be replaced every fifteen years. Replacing an old model struggling to work efficiently with a new one can actually save you money in the long run.
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