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Gas Boiler
Gas boilers are by far the most popular type of boiler in the UK, as nearly all homes are connected to a gas network. A gas boiler essentially heats water by burning gas to supply hot water and heating to your home. Once the water is heated, it then is transferred through pipes to heat your radiators and to provide hot water to your taps for you to use whenever you may need it.
There are two types of gas that can power a gas boiler: natural gas or liquid petroleum gas (LPG). Fuel for natural gas boilers comes from underground pipes, whereas for LPG boilers, the gas is stored in either bottles or cylinders that need to be replaced often.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of Gas Boilers?
There are a lot of different types of boilers available on the UK market such as gas, electric and oil-fired boilers so it can be hard to choose which one is right for your home. To make it easier here are some advantages and disadvantages of gas boilers.
Advantages
• As previously mentioned, most homes in the UK are connected a gas supply so it easier to connect a gas boiler and use a natural gas source to fuel your home.
• To meet the demand for gas boilers in the UK, there are many different brands and types of boilers to choose from.
• Gas boilers are generally quite cheap to run in comparison to other types of boilers on the market.
• Servicing and replacing boilers are quite simple processes.
• Many condensing gas boilers are classed as energy efficient.
Disadvantages
• Although gas boilers are cheaper to run, installation costs can be quite expensive.
• It is important to make sure that you gas boiler is installed by a gas safe registered engineer as gas boilers have the potential risk of leaking.
• There are still over 4 million homes that are not connected to the gas network. So before you purchase a gas boiler, make sure to check that your home is connected to the gas supply.
How much does it cost to purchase and install a Gas Boiler?
The price of a gas boiler will depend on the type and brand you choose. As a guide, a new boiler cost can range between £600 to £2500. For a budget combi boiler, you would be looking to pay around £600 to £1000 in contrast to a premium model which can cost up to £2000. These prices do not include a gas safe installation or extras. A complete boiler installation including the boiler itself alongside a gas safe installation can cost anywhere between £2000 and £4000.
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Gas Boiler Servicing
Gas boilers are by far the most popular type of boiler in the UK, as nearly all homes are connected to a gas network. A gas boiler essentially heats water by burning gas to supply hot water and heating to your home. Once the water is heated, it then is transferred through pipes to heat your radiators and to provide hot water to your taps for you to use whenever you may need it.
There are two types of gas that can power a gas boiler: natural gas or liquid petroleum gas (LPG). Fuel for natural gas boilers comes from underground pipes, whereas for LPG boilers, the gas is stored in either bottles or cylinders that need to be replaced often.
Servicing a Gas Boiler
Like most things, a gas boiler needs an annual service to ensure that it is in perfect working condition and there are no problems, such as a leak, which could cause a safety hazard (carbon monoxide). Boilers without a regular service means that your boiler may have to work harder to provide hot water and heat which may increase your energy bills. Servicing your boiler also helps it to work more efficiently saving you money in the long run.
It is only advised that a gas boiler should be serviced annually, but it is up to the homeowner to decide when their boiler should be serviced. Be careful to check any warranties your boiler has as an active warranty may be void if you do not regularly service your boiler.
What does a Gas Boiler Service include?
• A visual examination of the boiler
• Check for any signs of damage such as leaky pipes or corrosion
• Check the controls, electrics, and the boiler’s vents
• Some servicing may include boiler maintenance eg. Removing any obstructions around the fan, checking the connections on the heat exchanger and for safety, ensuring the combustion seals are undamaged.
How much does it cost to service as Gas Boiler?
The cost of servicing a gas boiler can vary depending on the heating engineer you choose and the boiler you have. The average cost of a boiler service will range between £80 to £120 which includes the thorough checks above. If any repairs need to be made to your boiler, then this will obviously cost more depending on what the issue is.
Any gas boiler must be installed and connected by a registered gas safe engineer so when you choose a heating engineer make sure that they are gas safe registered to ensure your boiler in properly and safely installed.
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