Finding the best place for your boiler can be a difficult decision. It can fall under which looks best pleasing versus which is more practical. Boiler installations is a service that is called out a lot at this time of year due to everyone wanting to be as prepared as possible for the winter months. First Response have many year experience in boiler installation, boiler servicing and boiler repairs to name a few. We can advise you with the best place to install boilers in your home. This article will help give you an idea of the best place for your boiler installation.
This is a common question we get when someone inquires about boiler installation. Fortunately we are able to locate your boiler to where you would like, but there are a few things to take into consideration. The popular reason for having a boiler moved is for cosmetic purposes, home renovation, unwanted noise or the fact that it is just an eye sore. By relocating the boiler out of sight can help with this problem. Boilers tend to be located in properties in certain areas due to regulations. They state that new boilers must be fitted on or next to an outside wall. This is done because boilers have to be condensing, which means that the boilers produce condensation and a discharge pipe is needed to be fitted.
Can a boiler be installed anywhere?
Your boiler will normally be fitted in the kitchen, bathroom, bedroom, utility room or loft. Regulations dictate that boilers must be fitted a suitable distance away from any door or windows. Bathrooms are often chosen because boilers need access to waste pipes. Also when taking in the desire to move your boiler from one location to the next is the thought of that all the pipes that connect up your system will need moving. Of course our team have done this before with many boiler installations, but by relocating the pipes it means that carpets and floor boards may be needed to be removed and of course this will increase the overall price of the job.
With any boiler installation or relocating your current boiler to another room, we advise that you install a carbon monoxide detector in that room. This is done as a safety precaution as a carbon monoxide leak can be very hazardous to anyone’s health. Boilers can emit a certain amount of noise pollution, this can be disruptive especially when located in a bedroom. With our boiler installation service, you could relocate the boiler into a cupboard which would take care of any noise problems. The ideal location for a boiler installation would be in a utility room, this will solve many cosmetic and practical issues.
If you are wanting to relocate your boiler to the loft, then the loft will needs to be fitted with the suitable fittings. The loft will need suitable flooring laid down, a loft ladder and adequate lighting. As with fitting all boilers it needs to be attached to a supporting wall. You can speak to our team about picking the right boiler for your home, we would recommend getting a boiler with built in frost protection. When having a boiler installed in your loft you will need a smart controller which will enable you to operate the heating without venturing into the loft.
The last location you could have your boiler installed would be a garage attached to your home. This is perfect as it will remain out of sight and it won’t take up any room in your home. We would recommend that you choose a frost protected boiler and that you have the pipes in the garage protected. If this is not done it may cause your pipes to freeze and prevent your boiler from working. As long as regulations are met, you will be able to have a boiler installed in any room. If you have any more questions about boiler installation, types of boilers we recommend or any other service that we offer then get in contact with First Response today. You can call us on 07968 039 148 or visit our contact page.
