An oil fired boiler is a straightforward way to deliver central heating and hot water to your home. This system works by burning oil to power the central heating and to heat water and is an efficient and relatively economical method of heating.
Today’s new generation of condensing oil boilers are extremely energy efficient and can run on a wide range of fuel supplies including HVO biofuel making them a great option if you wish to go more green. In many cases the hot water supply can also be integrated with solar energy systems.
Oil boiler installation is often carried out in properties which are not connected to the gas mains. Gas boilers remain the most popular method of heating in the UK, but this doesn’t mean that oil boilers are less preferable than gas.
With an oil boiler the oil that is used by the system is stored in a tank situated at the exterior of your property, rather than delivered through the mains supply as with gas. This means that once you have your oil supply, you will not have any additional bills to consider and with the uncertain prices and questions around gas supply, an oil boiler keeps you more in control of your heating supply and your bills.
West Sussex Heating specialises in all forms of heating installation and is on hand to help you with new oil boiler installation or replacement. Oil burners can last for decades without any problems and although the reported life span is around 15 years, we often see oil boilers of thirty years before they need replacing.
So if you are looking to replace your existing oil boiler or you want a brand new oil heating system installed, West Sussex Heating are the boiler installation experts to call.
Since 2007, all new oil boilers are required by law to be condensing boilers because of environmental concerns. Old non condensing boilers only achieve around 75% efficiency meaning that around 25% of the oil that you buy will be lost in fumes out of the flue, costing you money and damaging the environment.
With a condensing oil boiler, the gases emitted by the system as waste are captured and put back into the heating system via a heat exchanger. This means that more than 90% of the oil is utilised making your heating bills cheaper as you are not paying for oil to simply burn.
West Sussex Heating fit Grant or Worcester oil boilers because in our opinion both these brands are ultra efficient, reliable and economical. And with cutting edge technology employed to get the best out of your heating, a new oil boiler installation can save you hundreds of pounds off your annual heating bills
There are three main categories of oil boiler; Combination boilers (combi), regular boilers and system boilers. Let’s check out which type of oil boiler is best for you.
A combi boiler provides central heating and hot water when you need it so there is no need for any extra storage tanks or cylinders. The water is not stored; it is there on demand so this option cuts down on the need for extra storage space. Apart from your oil tank, this type of boiler does not require any other storage facilities.
Combi boilers are a very good option for smaller properties but if you have a couple of bathrooms and multiple occupants wishing to take showers at the same time, it may struggle to maintain the supply of hot water. In cases like these an oil system boiler will be a better option.
The award winning Vortex combination boiler is a popular combi boiler available in a wide range of sizes and designs. Manufactured by Grant, these boilers can be converted to run on biofuel with only a few alterations.
Alternatively the Greenstar range from Worcester provides the ultimate in heating and comfort and can service larger homes with multiple bathrooms.
To choose the perfect combi boiler for your home, contact West Sussex Heating and check out the options.
This type of boiler powers the central heating directly and stores hot water in an insulated cylinder usually located in the airing cupboard. With a system boiler you do not need to have a separate water tank installed in the loft so it frees up space. In addition a system boiler is great for larger homes with multiple bathrooms.
The water is plumbed in directly from the mains and can be programmed to be heated for specific time periods throughout the day to keep costs down. Because the hot water can be stored it maintains a consistent supply.
These types of boilers are compatible with solar water heating systems too, saving you money from your bills and helping the environment.
This is the most traditional type of oil boiler and is the type most commonly found in older properties. The water is stored in a large tank situated in the loft and this feeds the storage cylinder in the airing cupboard as well as feeding the water for the heating system. This system has been superseded by combi boilers and system boilers which do not require the use of a water tank.
West Sussex Heating will be able to replace your regular oil boiler with a new model but you cannot replace a regular boiler with a combi or systems boiler as your existing radiators are unlikely to be able to cope with the higher water pressure that these systems use.
That said there is a great range of new generation regular boilers that will be compatible with your home heating system and can also be integrated with solar water heating systems.
Call West Sussex Heating today to arrange a free Oil Boiler Installation Quote and for advice on how to manage your oil boiler installation. It is always important to call in a trusted and accredited professional for genuine honest advice.
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