You will see many online Heating Companies trying to price your boiler over the internet.
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If you have difficult pipework or you have very old pipework, you will be advised and offered a free physical installation survey from an available installer.
In these instances, the installer will advise upon the most suitable boiler and accessories for your installation conditions and the quote that they provide you will reflect this.
We advise you to meet your installer before signing up!
Go with the installer you feel can communicate properly with you, not some 'huffy installer' in the corner who just want's to go home!
Are boilers dangerous?
A dangerous boiler can kill.
However, in many cases, a faulty boiler may just need reset.
Most modern, room-sealed boilers have safety precautions such as thermostats, overheat stats, pressure relief valves and oxygen depletion sensors already fitted.
Is it safe to sleep in same room as boiler?
When having the boiler installed, you will just need to ensure that the boiler is room sealed, which means that the appliance takes air from outside and any waste fumes are sent back outdoors rather than into the room.
This makes it perfectly safe for someone to sleep in the same room.
Is it OK to put a boiler in the loft?
Another popular place to have your new boiler installed is inside your loft.
There must also be a ladder so that the boiler can be accessed when needed.
As loft spacing can have cold temperatures, you will also need to ensure that your boiler has frost protection and pipe insulation.
Is moving a boiler expensive?
Typically, you can expect to pay between £250 and £500 for the average central heating boiler move. Although, you should be prepared to pay more if the engineer will be required to do substantial pipework and/or flue work. is it safe to put a boiler in a cupboard? For example, the boiler needs to be fully accessible for servicing, maintenance, or repairs. This means that a kitchen cupboard is the perfect thing to house your boiler because it will have a door that can open. As standard, most boilers will require a gap of at least 50 mm between the appliance and the cupboard.
Put the boiler downstairs in the kitchen.
If you put it in a bedroom, and by some piece of bad luck it leaks Co, then the sleeper will not survive.
How much space does a boiler need around it?
The boiler should be easily accessible for any servicing or maintenance requirements. This means the door to the cabinet should be openable, and there should be a minimum gap of 700 mm between front of the boiler and a wall or other obstruction for the engineer to service it properly. Where should a boiler be placed in a kitchen? Traditionally, boilers have been installed nearest one of the sources where they will be heating most of the household's water – in, or near, the kitchen or the bathroom.
Can a plumber wire a boiler?
A plumber can work on your heating system (radiators, pipework etc), but cannot work on the boiler or the gas pipe.
The main difference between a plumber and a heating engineer is that a plumber does not carry any gas safe qualifications.
Can you move a boiler from upstairs to downstairs?
The cost of moving a boiler can vary depending on the type of boiler you are having installed.
For example, the cost of moving a boiler from upstairs to downstairs will be a bigger job - therefore more expensive move.
Extra components may need to be purchased in addition to the relocation work: Extension pipes.
Is it safe to have a boiler in the bathroom?
You can put a combi boiler in a bathroom, however, as with any boiler installation, there are certain regulations that must be followed.
For example, both electrical safety and gas safety should be considered.
Zone zero is the area inside the bath, sink or shower.
Obviously, a boiler cannot be located here.
Can you put Combi Boiler in Garage?
Yes, it is possible to install the boiler in the garage with the pipes running underground.
This would have to be done in accordance with regulations.
Also, a frost protection device needs to be fitted in the garage to avoid the pipes freezing up.
The pipes would be insulated also. You cannot install a boiler in the garage in Scotland.
Where should a boiler flue be placed?
The exact distance will depend on the size of your home but, generally, the regulations prevent a boiler flue from being situated within 30-60cm of a window or door. This is to prevent harmful gases from exiting the flue and then re-entering the property through an open door or window.
Does a boiler cupboard need a fire door?
Any property that is more than 2 floors require fire doors, Doors that lead to the hall and main exit door or stairs such as landings require fire doors.
En-suites and cupboards are exempt unless the cupboard contains electrical or gas services.
Does a combi boiler need to be on an outside wall?
Your boiler should be installed inside a building and can be fitted to any suitable wall strong enough to take its weight when full of water.
The boiler's flue must be able to pass to the outside, either through an outside wall or through the roof.
Our heat only boilers do not require a pump overrun or permanent live.
How can I hide my boiler in my bedroom?
An easy way to hide the boiler is to cover it with a small curtain. You will not have to look at the boiler every day, but it will still be accessible. Choose such a fabric for the curtain that complements the room.
Can you put a fridge next to a boiler?
Never put your fridge or freezer next to a boiler or close to a cooking appliance.
Ensure good ventilation behind your fridge or freezer so that air can easily flow of the grill behind.
It is just liked a car's radiator and needs airflow to efficiently get rid of the heat.
Do you need planning permission to move a boiler?
Planning permission is not normally required for installation or replacement of a boiler or heating system if all the work is internal, though if you live in a listed building you should check with your local planning authority.
