How Much Does a New Combi Boiler Cost?
A combi boiler is the most common type of boiler found in the UK. It delivers both hot water and central heating on demand, meaning it doesn't require a separate water tank to store the water.
In this article, we'll go into the cost of a new combi boiler, what factors affect the price of a new combi boiler and what other costs there are regarding the installation.
What is a Combi Boiler?
A combi boiler, or combination boiler if you were to use its full name, is a boiler that supplies a property with both hot water and central heating on demand. Combi boilers can provide hot water and central heating from a water mains supply. This means there is no need for the property to have a separate water tank or tanks to store water, like with other systems.
Combi boilers are very popular because they are very compact. They can fit in kitchen cupboards, and are very energy efficient.
What's the Cost of a Combi Boiler?
The cost of a combi boiler can massively vary and this is due to a number of factors. These factors include the output size (kW), brand, model and type of installation required.
Here's a rough guide to current combi boiler prices:-
- Entry-Level Models - £500 - £1100
- Mid Range Models - £1100 - £1800
- Premium Models - £1800+
Here's a rough guide to combi boiler installation costs:-
- Combi Swaps - £500 - £900
- Boiler Conversions or Boiler Moves - £900 - £2000+
The above costs are not the only costs involved in a boiler installation. There are also other costs which include flues, filters, timers, flushes, pipework, fittings, stand off kits etc.
With everything accounted for and fitted, a new combi boiler can cost as little as £1595 or as much as £4000.
How Much Will a Combi Boiler Cost in Your Home?
Heat My House has developed software that asks you a series of questions and then analyses the answers. From this analysis, we can tell you exactly which boilers are suitable for your home and exactly how much they'll cost. This a bespoke quote for you and your home.
How to Pick the Correct Combi Boiler
These are the factors that need to be taken into consideration when picking your next combi boiler:-
- Number of Bathrooms - this is the most important factor. The more bathrooms you have the larger the boiler you require, the demand on the boiler is higher because there could be more than one bath or shower being used at the same time.
- Pick a Good Boiler - do your research and pick the best boiler and model of boiler you can with your budget. It's recommended that you go with trusted manufacturers such as ATAG, Alpha, Worcester Bosch and Navien.
- Energy Efficiency - check the energy efficiency rating of the boiler you're buying. All the boilers that Heat My House install are A-rated energy efficient boilers, this means they're the most efficient boilers you can buy.
- Manufacturer's Warranty - get a boiler with the largest warranty your budget allows. A manufacturer's warranty can be seen as a measure of the quality of a boiler. Stay away from a boiler with a one year warranty.
Summary
The cost of a new combi boiler can vary greatly depending on factors such as brand, model, complexity of installation, length of warranty and energy efficiency.