It is crucial to understand the correct boiler size required, when you opt to have a replacement boiler in your property. By seeking professional help from AWP Boiler Installations we can give you our expert advice when choosing your new boiler. Your hot water and heating demands will play a huge role when deciding what boiler size to go for. By consulting with one of our expert heating engineers, we can give you the appropriate advice as each property will have its own unique requirements.
Key Considerations for Boiler Size
Whether you live alone or with a large family, how many radiators you have, how many people use the bathroom at peak times, all of these will play a contributing factor when determining your specific boiler installation demands.
What Does Boiler Size Mean?
The size of a replacement boiler generally determines its power output, which is measured in kilowatts (kW). It is not the physical dimensions of the boiler, the kW rating is the key to choosing the correct size boiler for your home.
How to Determine the Right Boiler Size?
Considering these questions can give you an insight into having the right size boilers installed:
Is your boiler a combi, system or open vent?
Are you looking to change the type of boiler?
How old is the property, is it a new build?
What number of bathrooms are in the property?
What demand is there for hot water in the property?
If you choose a boiler size too large for the property, this can lead to energy inefficiency resulting in higher bills. If a replacement boiler is too small, it will not have enough power to heat the home or provide sufficient flow rate of the hot water. By contacting our expert fully Gas Safe registered heating engineers at AWP Boiler Installations Solihull, we can give you all the correct guidance and advice you need in the areas we cover, throughout the West Midlands.
What Type of Boiler Do I Need?
When it comes to the time of a new boiler, or if your old boiler is inefficient and you require a replacement boiler, there is no one size fits all when it comes to changing. It is essential you have the correct boiler size for your property. With modern boilers condensing, they modulate their output to run efficiently to heat your household.
What Is Boiler Modulation And What Does It Mean?
Modulation means the boilers ability to adjust its power output, to match the central heating on demand. If you were to add a radiator to your central heating system, or add an additional shower, the increase in demand for hot water from the boiler needs to adapt to maintain efficiency. In turn this will also improve the lifespan of the boiler, when you have replaced it with a new one, if you select the correct output. Understanding how boiler modulation works is a key factor provided by a fully Gas Safe registered heating engineer who has expert knowledge in replacement boilers.
Where Can I Install My Boiler?
Boiler size and boiler location goes hand in hand, whilst following boiler manufacturer instructions, as to where your new boiler can be located in your property. There are slimline and compact energy efficient boilers that are designed to be installed in cupboards and smaller spaces and at competitive prices.
How Do Radiators Affect Boiler Size?
The size of your radiators and quantity of radiators in your home will have a huge effect on the kW rating of boiler you require. Calculating the radiator count and output is critical when determining your energy needs.
Additional Considerations for Boiler Size
When selecting your replacement boiler, there are several factors you must take into consideration. The type of boiler that is currently in your property, the size of your property, whether it is a combi, open vented or system boiler – all factors. You may well be beneficial to switch to a different type of boiler to meet your changing demands. For example; a common job can be to upgrade to a new combi boiler from an old gravity fed, open vented system. Transitioning from an open vented system to a pressurised system are all considerations. At AWP Boiler Installations we can guide you with expert opinions on which new boiler type is ideal for your home.
Combi Boilers: provide both heating and hot water through a single appliance.
Conventional Boilers: consist of a boiler and separate hot water cylinder, fed by a cold-water storage tank (usually located in your loft).
System Boilers: are sealed systems that are fully pressurised with a cylinder.
There are numerous factors at play when deciding what new boiler you need, whether it is a replacement boiler or a brand new installation of a new boiler and central heating system. Although we have covered the essentials, reaching out to our expert boiler replacement team at AWP Boiler Installations, you can rest assured we can guide you with choosing the correct new boiler for your property. Contact us today for your free quote, we are happy to help across Solihull and throughout the West Midlands.
