These days, there are many options for your central heating upgrade, allowing you to personalise the system according to your needs and preferences. Below, our plumbing company explores boiler and radiator options for homes in Preston and the surrounding areas. The team at Valley Heating Ltd is experienced in all aspects of plumbing and heating, from boiler leak repairs to full system installations, giving customers ideal solutions.
If you require further advice on radiator and boiler installations or wider central heating and plumbing services, please get in touch. Our services include:
The following are the three main types of boilers used in residential properties across Preston and the surrounding areas. Whichever system you choose, our team can provide a full installation service, including a boiler safety certificate.
These are compact boilers that generate heating and hot water from a single unit, so there’s no separate hot water tank, making them ideal for properties with limited space. Hot water is provided on demand without having to wait for a tank to heat up. With fewer components, combi boilers can simplify central heating servicing and boiler repairs.
Our plumbing company recommends combi boiler installations for homes with one bathroom and good mains pressure.
These boilers heat radiators directly and connect to a separate water tank to provide hot water. More external components make boiler servicing a little more complex, but can also result in cheaper repairs and replacements. Conventional boilers don’t rely on high mains pressure and can deliver hot water to multiple taps at once.
The cylinder needs to heat water before you can use it, so you may have to wait if the tank runs out.
System boilers need a hot water cylinder but not a cold water tank, so they don’t take up as much space as a conventional boiler. These boilers work in the same way as conventional boilers, but many components are built into the boiler rather than being separate. This can make boiler servicing and boiler repairs simpler.
Like combi boilers, system boiler installations need good mains pressure and are better suited to newer central heating installations.
Our plumbing company can supply any type of radiator to our customers in Preston and the surrounding areas upon request, including:
Horizontal radiators are the most common, but if you lack wall space, a vertical radiator could be an effective solution.
Column radiators offer a traditional look and high levels of heat for their size.
Designer radiators provide visual interest and add to the design of a space. Modern curves, mirror finishes and unique shapes result in radiators that enhance any room.
Whichever style you choose, periodic central heating servicing will help keep radiators running efficiently and extend their lifespan. It isn’t necessary to replace radiators when completing boiler replacements, but we do advise powerflushing the system.
Please call 01254 476442 for central heating services in Preston and the nearby areas, including boiler servicing and repairs.
