Your local new boiler installation experts covering Cardiff, Penarth and the Valleys
Get your new energy efficient boiler with up to 12 year guarantee.
Why use the services of Heatcare?
Gas Safe registered
Worcester Bosch accredited
Competitive pricing
Fast response
Here at Heatcare, we take pride in the service we offer and most of our work is obtained through personal recommendations from satisfied customers.
The benefits of a new boiler
There are many benefits to the installation of a new boiler and here at Heatcare we have highlighted some of these below.
You can expect increased energy efficiency that will have a direct impact on what you pay for your bills at home or business. Additionally, you are also reducing your carbon footprint. Depending on the boiler brand and model, you will receive a guarantee or warranty of up to 12 years (Worcester Bosch).
The signs that you may need a new boiler?
Boilers don’t have an expiration date. They breakdown if you don’t look for subtle signs that demand attention of a qualified gas engineer. The heating suddenly stops and you run out of warm water. That is when you know your boiler is out of order.
- Radiators take longer than usual to heat up
- Yellow flame (Yellow flame might be a sign that the boiler is leaking carbon monoxide and potentially fatal)
- Unusual smell, as bad smell could also be an indication that components of the boiler have burnt out.
- Boiler keeps breaking down and there is no point to spending money on repairs, call-outs and quick fixes. It’s better to get a new boiler and have peace of mind.
- Kettling is also a form of noise. When the water flow is restricted because of scale deposits built-up in the heat exchanger, it becomes hot and starts steaming.
Boiler Types Explained
Combi Boiler
A Combination or ‘Combi’ boiler is both a high efficiency water heater and a central heating boiler in a single compact unit. Combi boilers heat water directly from the mains when you turn on a tap, so you won’t need a hot water storage cylinder or a cold water storage tank in the roof space.
Detailed below is the benefits:
- Compact sizes make combi boilers perfect for smaller properties
- Ideal where there is little or no loft space
- No need for a hot water cylinder allows increased living space
- No cold water storage tank frees up a loft for conversion
- No risk of loft pipework freezing
- Less pipework in the home makes installation typically cheaper
Regular Boiler
Regular boilers (sometimes known as traditional, conventional, heat only or back boilers) are ideally suited to homes that already have a traditional heating and hot water system which is linked to a separate hot water cylinder. These boilers also need a cold water storage tank in the loft to feed the hot water cylinder as well as a tank that maintains the water level of the central heating system.
Detailed below is the benefits:
- Perfect for homes where a lot of hot water is used at the same time
- Ideal where there are two or more bathrooms
- A good option in areas where water pressure is low
- Compatible with solar water heating systems for a lower carbon footprint and lower energy costs
System Boiler
System boilers require a cylinder for storing hot water, however the major heating and hot water system components are built into the boiler itself, making it quicker and easier to install. In addition, there is no need for a tank in the loft, so it can be an option in a home with little or no loft space or where the space is earmarked for a conversion.
Detailed below is the benefits:
- Ideal for homes with more than one bathroom
- Constant supply of hot water to any number of taps at the same time
- No need for a loft tank, freeing up space and eliminating worries about leaks or frost damage
- Economical to run
- Built-in components makes installation quicker and neater
What our customers said about us
"The standard of workmanship is very high, the installation is extremely neat and you always left the house in a clean and tidy state at the end of each day."
"Many thanks for the work, I was very impressed by how smoothly it all seemed to go and by how little mess was created during the replacement of the old boiler."
"We recently had some work carried out by your company and the service given to us was excellent. Your team carried out our repairs to the highest standard."
"I would like to thank your team for the speedy response in installing a new shower unit the other day, and also for the continuous annual gas safety checks."