Condenser boilers differ from traditional boilers in that they are designed to capture heat normally lost through the flue system during the combustion process.

Last year changes were made to the Building Regulations, in particular Regulation L. This section covers Building Services and in particular “Heating Appliance Efficiency”. These regulations made it mandatory that only energy saving boilers could now be fitted from April 2007. A period of grace was extended until July 2007. The legislation states that ‘…central heating systems utilizing gas or oil, boiler efficiency should be not less than 86%.....’ This is obviously only a small section of the Regulations but it means that the old type boilers, such as the Multi Pass, do not meet this efficiency; some models barely meet 65% efficiency.

Some new condensing boilers can be up to 92% efficient in comparison with non condensing types.

This also means you will be saving money on your fuel bill, in most cases as much as 30%.

Most suppliers are now withdrawing all non-condensing boilers and a time will soon come when parts for non-condensing boilers are no longer available.

Condensing Boilers also play a part in the new H.I.P’s packs that have to be compiled when selling a house. A highly efficient boiler scores much better than an old type boiler.

Installation of Energy saving materials are now charged at a reduced rate of 5% Vat.

Useful Links

www.energysavingtrust.org.uk

www.condensing-boilers.com