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Oil boilers account for around 60% of the carbon dioxide emissions in an oil heated home. By fitting a new oil high efficiency condensing boiler with full heating
controls, you will significantly cut your home's carbon dioxide emissions and
could save as much as £270 a year. An oil condensing boiler captures much more
usable heat from its fuel than a non-condensing oil boiler. Its high operating
efficiency is made possible by the design of the oil condensing boiler's larger -
or sometimes dual - heat exchanger. The heat exchanger makes sure that as much heat as possible is transferred
from the boiler's burner and as little as possible lost in gases through the
flue.
Oil Condensing Boilers FAQs
What is a High Efficiency
Oil Condensing boiler?
A high efficiency oil condensing
boiler works on the principle of recovering as much as possible of the waste
heat which is normally wasted from the flue of a conventional (non-condensing)
boiler. The best high efficiency oil condensing boilers convert more than 95% of
their fuel into heat, compared to 78% for conventional types. Oil condensing
boilers get their name because they condense periodically. In other words, they
extract heat from the exhaust gases that would otherwise escape through the
flue - turning water vapour from the oil back into liquid water or condensate.
How
much energy and money could I save with a High Efficiency Oil Condensing boiler ?
By fitting
an oil condensing boiler with full heating controls you could save up to £250 a year
and 1.7 tonnes of CO2 . If you already have heating controls and
just need to replace your boiler, you could save around £130.
Is a
combination oil condensing boiler more efficient than a regular condensing boiler?
A
combination (Combi) boiler can be more efficient because of the way it supplies hot
water to your home. Other types of boilers produce hot water and then store it
in a cylinder for use as and when. This is quite an efficient process - but if
the hot water is not used immediately, then inevitably some heat will be
wasted. Combination
(Combi) boilers are most suitable for smaller homes. Our engineers & surveyors can
advise you which type would suit your home best.
I want to
replace my old oil boiler. How do I know what size of new oil boiler to get?
The type
and size of your new oil boiler will depend on a range of factors like the size of
your property, how well it is insulated, and the type of fuel and heating
system you use to heat your home. Our
engineers & surveyors will be able to advise you on the type and size of
oil boiler best suited to your home.
How often
should I get my oil boiler serviced?
It's
important to have any oil fired appliance like an oil boiler serviced once a
year. The flue will need checking to make sure it is clear, and our engineer
will check that your boiler is running safely and efficiently for you. It's best
to check with your manufacturer about service schedules as some oil boilers may
need servicing more than others.
How easy is a high efficiency oil condensing boiler to
install?
Oil boilers vary in size and shape but most are
designed for simplicity of installation. One of the major factors in today's
society is living space constraints, with accommodation being built on a much
smaller scale than, say, at the turn of the century. Therefore, the design of
elements such as boilers has had to adapt to this space requirement. Many oil boilers are
small enough to be fitted by one person with minimum disruption. Other features for ease of installation include
pre-piping jigs that include valves enabling the engineer to connect and test
prior to installation.
How can an oil condensing boiler save me money on fuel
bills?
The high efficiency oil condensing boiler utilises less oil during operation. Statistically, modern conventional oil boilers can only offer
an efficiency rate of 78%, whereas the rate for condensing boilers is 96%, an
essential consideration for consumers. What this means in financial terms is
that for every £1 spent, 96p is spent on actual heat. The oil condensing boiler not
only offers this efficiency, but combines it with reduced running costs and
value-added performance above conventional oil boilers. This equates to significant
savings on annual fuel bills, which will enable you to quickly recoup the
initial outlay for the oil boiler and benefit from the extra savings.
Why would I want to install an oil condensing boiler?
As mentioned, there are obvious cost savings in domestic heating
bills, but there is a more far-reaching benefit. In the long term, the high
efficiency oil condensing boiler is designed to protect the environment - as less oil is used, less emissions are produced, which is one of the major causes of
environmental pollution.
Do I have to buy a condensing boiler?
Yes. Government legislation now requires all new
boilers to be the condensing type unless in exceptional circumstances
where it would be impossible to fit one, ie there is no way to provide
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