When it comes to choosing a new boiler, the process can be quite baffling. If your old boiler is getting old or breaking down regularly, while it’s wise to plan for a replacement, you may find yourself feeling overwhelmed by all of the things you need to take into account!
This is further complicated if your house isn’t on the mains gas grid, as you don’t have the option of having a standard gas boiler installed in your home. Luckily, there’s still lots of choice, with gas alternatives available to heat your home and provide you and your family with hot water.
At Bog Standard Plumbing and Heating, we cover gas, LPG and oil boiler installations, having sound knowledge of all three and how they might work best in different homes. If you’d like to find out more about how an LPG boiler might work for you feel free to contact us on 0330 113 2248 or via our website contact form and we’ll be happy to explain more and answer any questions you might have.
In the meantime, we’ve written the following post as a guide to LPG boilers and the advantages of having one installed in your home.
What is an LPG boiler?
LPG boilers are a great alternative to gas boilers and oil boilers, particularly if you want a central heating system that works in a similar way to these. You may have considered or previously used options such as storage heaters or air heat pumps, but are interested in the benefits LPG can bring to your home.
LPG is a combination fuel of liquid, petroleum and gas. This is used to power your boiler and provide central heating and hot water to your home. In the past, most homeowners not on the mains gas grid would opt for an oil boiler or an air heat pump, but LPG offers an alternative that performs effectively while also being more environmentally friendly than a boiler powered solely
by oil.
Advantages of an LPG boiler
There are lots of benefits to having an LPG boiler installed in your Wolverhampton home. We have listed some of the main ones below:
Though LPG is a fossil fuel, it is thought to be less harmful than oil. It produces 18% less carbon when burned, resulting in fewer harmful CO2 emissions being released into the atmosphere.
LPG boilers are considered energy-efficient, with efficiency ratings of 90% or more for new units.
As a fuel, LPG is cleaner than oil.
An LPG boiler heats your home and hot water in a similar way to a traditional gas boiler. This makes it effective and simple to use, with less adjustments necessary to your home. For example, if you were installing an air heat pump system or electric storage heaters more adaptations might be required.
In addition to powering your boiler, LPG can also be used as fuel for your oven and hob. This makes it a flexible, versatile choice that fits well into your home.
LPG doesn’t produce soot, so may make your central heating system easier to maintain than an oil-only boiler.
Who should install an LPG boiler?
Because LPG contains gas, it should be installed, maintained and repaired by a Gas Safe registered heating engineer. This is important for ensuring the installation is undertaken properly and safely.
LPG boiler installations in Wolverhampton
The friendly team at Bog Standard Plumbing and Heating offer professional boiler installations, expertly carried out. With experience in LPG, oil and gas units, we have both the qualifications and know-how to deliver the highest standard of work in your home. We take your safety seriously, so are Gas Safe registered, which proves our qualifications and offers you full peace of mind. If you’re in Wolverhampton or the surrounding areas and are considering a new boiler installation, simply get in touch and we’ll be happy to answer any questions you might have. To contact us you can call 0330 113 2248, email info@bogstandardplumbing.co.uk or complete our short online contact form.