Back boilers have not been noted for their efficiency in the past, but the more recent versions are more efficient, so by replacing an aging back boiler, you could make savings in your energy usage and cut your heating bills. Although the hot water tank will take a while to heat up it it can supply several hot water taps simultaneously.

Popular Combination central heating boilers

Combi gas fired boilers have become the best selling heating boiler type for gas central heating in the UK. You will also get good water pressure. This type of central heating system uses 2 water cylinders, both located in the attic, and a hot water storage cylinder in the airing closet so it uses a lot of space. The installation tends to be smoother and lower-cost with this form of gas boiler as the other central heating system elements are built in.

Open vent system boilers The most common home central heating is a vented heating boiler. This will require space in your home.

The most common gas fired Heat Exchanger Manufacturers boiler types are listed below for your consideration:-

Gas Fired back boilers

It is not remarkable to find back boilers in older housing stock, these domestic back boilers were typically installed in the chimney space out of sight, when the coal fire at the front hiding the back boiler.

You can now run several hot water taps simultaneously as they are supplied from the hot water cylinder

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