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We are often called out unnecessarily to boilers that have been accidentally switched of or shut down but easily restarted. Check our page on boiler repairs for tips to getting your heating back on before making that expensive call.

Gas boilers vary in price. the price you see on google will be very similar to the trade price any small business will pay for an appliance. Installation costs vary dramatically dependant on the work required. See the next question for a better idea of whats involved.

In simple terms there are two main types of boiler that come in various different sizes. 1- Combination boilers (combis) These heat water instantaneously and require no hot water tank and also heat the radiators. 2- System boiler These heat a cylinder of stored hot water ready for when you need a shower and also heat the raditors In general terms Combi boilers are suited to smaller properties, properties with two bathrooms or less where space is at a premium. System boilers can be fitted in any property but are generally used in larger properties where storage is not and issue, where two or more bathrooms are required or in older properties. Check out this handy boiler finder tool from Vaillant to help you decide which boiler you require.

For energy efficiency all central heating and boiler systems should have at least one form of time control and one form of temperature control. The later could be in the form of thermostatic radiator valves or an electronic room thermostat. Beyond these standard types of control we now have the advantage of boilers that can be controlled remotely via an app. Also weather compensating controls which improve energy efficiency by regulating the boiler based upon information from local weather station received by wifi. Vsmart controls from vaillant can achieve all of this is in one package, connected directly to the boiler.

Thermostatic radiator valves are a great product particularly for larger properties or where rooms may be rarely used. They can be set up along with other control to help mange your gas consumption and save you money over the long term.