There are many types of boilers to choose from, and the most important aspects are that the boiler you choose will be energy efficient and will save you money on your fuel bills. Since this is an aspect of your household bills which always seems to be rising, it is important to get the best possible savings you can find. Boilers fall under the categories of condensing and non-condensing. Under current legislation, it is essential that all new boilers are condensing boilers, as they are known to be more efficient than the non-condensing types.

Condensing Boilers have been on the UK market now for over 20 years. The way they work is that they get heat from gases, and use these gases to heat water from the central heating system. Non condensing boilers will use the air from inside, while condensing boilers use air from the outside, and are fully sealed. This increases the efficiency of these types of boilers, which is the reason why they are so widely used. The efficiency of condensing boilers is 25% more than that of non condensing, and this is shown by the SEDBUK rating. If the SEDBUK rating is A or B, you can determine that it is highly efficient.

Not only are they more efficient, but condensing boilers are also more environmentally friendly. They can save up 1.7 tonnes of carbon dioxide, which means lower co2 emissions, making them the greener option for boilers. The extra large heat exchanger in condensing boilers allows the heat from the burner to be minimised. Other benefits are that they have a more modern and sleek look than non condensing boilers, and can be more compact, saving space in your home.

Condensing boilers are more expensive to purchase than non condensing boilers, but the savings you can make on your bills, will cancel this cost out. The savings with these boilers, is down to the efficiency of the boilers. It can run into hundreds of pounds, so it is well worth making the change from non condensing types.

There are many different manufacturers of condensing boilers, all at different prices and with different levels of efficiency. Some of the well known and established brands of condensing boilers include British Gas, Vaillant and Glow Worm. An ideal way to find the best deals on condensing boilers is to look at the most reliable providers websites, or by doing a price comparison on the internet. There are condensing boilers to suit all sizes of budgets, and they usually range from a few hundred up to over a thousand pounds. The higher the price will usually mean it is more efficient, allowing you to save more money on your household bills.