HOW TO DETERMINE THE BEST PLACE TO INSTALL YOUR BOILER UNIT

 

Boiler installation is not an uphill task anymore, there are plenty of options you can consider. Whether relocating to a new residence or reinstalling your boiler unit to another part of your home there is a lot to consider. Before beginning the installation process, you should consider what condition the boiler is in. You should also see what additional components, like tanks and cylinders, you will need.

Assessing the various pros and cons before installing a boiler is vital. Bathrooms and kitchens are the most common areas for setting up your boiler. However, with boiler units becoming more efficient and quieter, you can move them to other areas of your house to free up some space.

A boiler utilises gas, water, and electricity. It is advisable that you place your boiler at a site with easy access to all three of these. This way you keep the installation process simple and avoid extra costs and headaches.

Below we’ve highlighted a few areas where boilers are commonly installed and outlined why that is the case.

Bathroom

The bathroom is an ideal space for installing your boiler unit due to the ease of access to plumbing connections. You can connect the boiler condensate pipe to the bathroom waste pipe, saving you time, money and avoiding the use of unnecessary pipes. Bathrooms also have the highest demand for hot water throughout the day, so having a boiler in the room makes a lot of sense.

If you do install your boiler within your bathroom enclose it inside a cupboard to avoid water damage and electrical concerns. A gas certified engineer can also help you select a suitable spot in your bathroom to install the boiler.

Kitchen

After the bathroom, the next most convenient place for a boiler installation is a kitchen. Most modern-day boilers are compact and quiet and could effortlessly fit into your kitchen cupboard, oftentimes without you even noticing.

There are also water and electrical sources within kitchens. These sources help to shorten the installation process and reduce overall costs.

If you are not sure if your kitchen is an appropriate place to install a boiler a gas-certified engineer can help.

Garage

Your garage can be a great alternative to house your boiler unit. Setting up your boiler in your garage helps you to free up valuable space inside your home. However, there are a few factors that you need to consider before doing so.

Garages are colder than the rest of your home, mainly due to the large garage door. All current boiler models offer in-built frost protection, so this is less of a concern than it was a few years ago. You still need to insulate your pipes and hoses to ensure you do not get a frozen condensate pipe. Frost damage is common in garages so always be on the lookout for it.

Additionally, you need to worry about the route of the pipes from your boiler into your house. Those with detached garages will have to consider aesthetics and potential energy consumption increased to get the right temperature if they install their boiler within their garage.

Installation and reinstallation of your boiler unit are easier said than done. The process involves rerouting and reconnecting the pipework, pulling up floorboards. The cost of installation varies with the distance between the original and desired position.

Boiler and home emergency cover solutions can help make these processes smoother. Gas certified engineers possess the necessary knowledge and expertise to help determine the best possible location for your boiler.

PlusHeat has home emergency cover plans that encompass different aspects of emergency maintenance. If you wish to change your boiler installation or avail home emergency cover, contact us at PlusHeat.