What is a Combi Boiler?

Combi boilers, or combination boilers to give themkept in the loft. But once it is removed the loft
there full name, combine a properties watercan be converted into extra living space. The
heating and central heating in one unit. They areabsence of the warm water cylinder will also save
very cost effective as they heat the water,valuable space in the airing cupboard, providing
which comes straight from the mains, as it isroom for extra storage. Because of their space
being used which means that there is no need tosaving qualities combi boilers are a real boon to
have a cylinder to store the hot water. Thispeople who own small properties where individual
system means that when it is not necessary tohot water cylinders and expansion tanks would
run the central heating or to provide hot water,take up a lot of valuable room.
the combi boiler lies dormant which obviouslyThe advantage of not needing a hot water
means a great saving on energy costs for thestorage cylinder is that you will never run out of
householder.hot water when you need it. So when wanting to
In large houses or buildings more than one combihave a bath you do not have to wait for the
boiler can be utilised. This means that heating andwater to heat up in the tank as the hot water is
hot water can be used in different parts of theavailable almost as soon as you switch on the tap.
building at different times. Also if one combi boilerAnother advantage to having a combi boiler
breaks down the other can act as as a back upinstalled into a property is that they work on
ensuring that there is a supply of hot water andwater mains power which means that you will not
heat through the radiators as and when needed.have to have a booster pump fitted for your
Because combi boilers make no use of a warmshower.
water cylinder, and also eliminate the need for anAnother big advantage to Combination boilers as
expansion tank, there are a number ofopposed to traditional boilers is that they are
advantages to the householder in using them. Asrelatively easy to install. This along with the
well as not having to spend money on the tankssavings they make on fuel bills and the space that
and their ancillary pipes and controls, the spacecan be saved has helped contribute to their
saved by using a combination boiler can be put topopularity amongst property owners.
good use. For instance, many expansion tanks are