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What is a Combi boiler? Everything you need to know

Apr 10, 2019

The ultimate guide to understand Combi Boilers

Wondering why everyone is talking about Combi boilers? Intact, it's more than just talking, people are buying them! Find out why below

Combi boilers are by far the most popular boiler installation we do, and we love it!

- Lee, The Plumbing Corp Owner

What is a combi boiler?

A combi boiler, short for combination boiler, is a type of boiler that takes water directly from the mains supply. When you turn on the hot tap, the gas burner inside the boiler quickly heats up the water, delivering a very fast hot water supply to your rooms in your home
 
Combi boilers ae becoming more and more popular, especially in new build homes, due to their high energy efficiency and how convenient they are to run
 
How does it work?
 
It’s really simple. The combi boiler takes water directly from the mains supply, heats this up and delivers it around your home. Because the water comes directly from the mains supply, the water pressure level is a lot higher than traditional boilers.
 
Combi boiler Pros & Cons
 
PRO’s
 
· Combi Boilers are hugely more energy efficient that older more traditional boilers
· Installation costs tend to be lower due to not needing a water tank
· The water heating system means you get hot water at a quick speed

CON’S
· Water pressure tends to drop if multiple taps are running hot water at the same time
  
How much are combi boilers?
 
The average price for a combi boiler in the UK is £1200. Here at The Plumbinb Corp, we have a fixed cost for supply and install of a brand new combi boiler for £800. More information about this can be found on our pricing page. 

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