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New boilers are gas cost-efficient

Many dwellings are currently centrally heated. With a couple of small changes to the central heating controls the system can be made much more energy efficient. Installation of a basic timer or a more complex heating system programmer will allow you to moderate when the heating and the hot water are operating. Fixing the periods when energy is actively being used will definitely cut your charges.

Room thermostats which automatically turn the heating off at a particular temperature will also preserve energy. energy use is limited to that required to preserve in the room warmth level at the set level. Each areas temperature can be individually manipulated by fitting radiator thermostat valves. This is a recommended way of holding the bedroom temperatures lower than that in the ground floor areas.

One of the main causes of high fuel costs and a leading source of energy inefficiency comes from aging boilers. A heating boiler has a typical lifespan of 15 years. New, modern boilers have more efficient designs and use less gas. Condensing gas boilers will use up to forty percent less energy. Exhaust gas heat is used to heat cold water trimming the gas consumption profile of the gas boiler. Government awards are often accessible for homes that install one of these type of new gas boilers.

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Thoughts on buying a new boiler

A quick clip on things to think of when buying a new boiler.
clipped from www.centralheating.co.uk
always get three quotations. The regulations changed as from 1st April 2005 so any new central heating boiler has to be a condensing boiler, this is a more efficient boiler that gives you more heat for the same amount of gas burnt.

The regular condensing boiler heats your hot water through a cylinder and your radiators through a fully pumped system.

The combination condensing boiler gives you instantaneous hot water with no need for a cylinder and heats your radiators through a sealed system so there is no need for any tanks in your loft space. Make sure that whoever you choose is CORGI registered, ideally is recommended and against whom you have some redress should anything go wrong.
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Baxi After Sales Care

Baxi take aftersales seriously with a number of options to look after a boiler once installed. This is a quote from their web site.
clipped from www.baxi.co.uk
Baxi aftersales comprises of heateam, our engineering support arm, and interpart, our parts division.
heateam is the service division of Baxi Group; based in Warwick. Our dedicated customer contact centre is supported by a national network of over 200 highly skilled engineers.
Baxi recommends annual services for all its gas appliances to�keep your boiler working safely and efficiently.� Have�it serviced annually and find out about the benefits.
It is important to register your appliance so that in the unlikely event that it breaks down, we can minimise any� inconvenience to you and your family.

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Baxi’s aftersales service is provided by heateam – the service division of Baxi Group.� With a first time fix rate of 95%, heateam engineers are all CORGI-registered, and specifically trained to be experts on Baxi Group products.�
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Gas fired boiler insurance checklist

It can be an pricey repairing a heating boiler after an unforeseen failure. If there is also a holdup waiting for a plumber to come you could be without hot water for a significant period. Noting the issues many people protect themselves by taking out heating boiler cover.

There are a number of things to look for and a number to avoid when purchasing central heating system insurance. With all policies for a regular fee your provider will send round an engineer to try and fix your gas boiler when it breaks down. The standard promise is to try to call within 24 hours, however, paying a premium on the regular fee can turn this into a guarantee. Priority will usually be given to elderly individuals or families with small children.

Your boiler cover plan can often be expanded to insurance other services in your home such as the plumbing, drains and home electrical wiring. You should expect in the monthly charge to increase as you add in these extra features.

Choosing the appropriate central heating system care care for you will depend on your circumstances. In you have central heating may want to expand to insurance to incorporate your central heating system and radiators. If your wiring is old you might want to incorporate wiring cover.

Often a gas boiler cover plan will include provision of a 12 month boiler service. Due to safety considerations we recommend that have a 12 month boiler service whether you have a central heating boiler insurance plan or not. a 12 month heating boiler service is one of your highest priorities to ensure that your boiler operates safely.

The likelihood of boiler breakdowns can be reduced through regular boiler servicing as problems are identified early. In addition you will ensure that your gas boiler operates safely. Some central heating boiler care providers will only offer cover if you have your gas boiler serviced regularly.

There are some exclusions which you should look out for:

You may find the policy only contains one hours labour and a limited number of parts. Whilst you may save in the short term with this type of policy in the long run it can cost you.

If your boiler is aging you might find that it is not covered. You should check for this type of restriction before purchasing the plan.

You need to continually critique your plan on renewal as is sometimes some limitations will now apply to you. Boilers which incur a number of breakdowns may not be covered in the following year.

Although you could change central heating care providers, it is recommended that you select one that does not include a restriction on the age of the heating boiler on renewal. The older your gas fired boiler the more likely you will need care and less likely a new supplier will provide insurance.

Some central heating system cover plans only permits attendance at two failures per year. If you can select a boiler care plan with limitless call outs.

The monthly fee can be reduced by by inclusion of an access payment amount if you call out the provider. This could be a good option if you have a comparatively new boiler.

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Overview of Baxi Range

Details of the Baxi range as reported on their site – the latest details from the manufacturer – see the emphasis on economy. Most boiler manufacturers are now relising that their boiler carbon footprint is important.
clipped from www.baxi.co.uk

High efficiency combination boilers
The Baxi combination boilers in our range are some of the most energy efficient available in the UK.

Baxi Platinum Combi HE A

Baxi Platinum Combi HE A

Baxi Duo-tec Combi HE A

Baxi Duo-tec Combi HE A Boiler
The Baxi Duo-tec Combi 28 HE�received top score recently in a test by ‘Which?’ magazine and is a SEDBUK A rated boiler.
five year warranty speaks volumes about its reliability and performance

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Baxi Duo Tec 33HE

The Baxi duotec 33he Condensing Combi Boiler is another great combi boiler from the leading European and UK boiler manufacturer, Baxi.The Baxi Duo Tec 33HE combi boiler will grace any home and is suitable for a fully pumped sealed system requiring heating and hot water.

Modern electronics and onboard sensors provide you with status information through three LEDs and two digit seven segment displays so you know what is happening when the boiler is operating.

The Baxi duotec 33he combi boiler features a compact design making it very suitable for confined spaces and installations where space is at a premium in the smaller home. The compact size also makes this combi boiler less obtrusive and noticeable in your home wherever it is installed so you need not worry of how your home will look when the installer has left.

The baxi duo tec Condensing Combi Boiler features are as below

• 33KW output for high capacity hot water and heating output
• 13.5 Ltr / min Flow rate on Domestic Hot Water to cater for most small family requirements
• Suitable for fully pumped sealed systems
• 2 Year Parts & Labour Warranty to ensure an install and forget purchase
• Integral filling loop for easy boiler maintenance and operation
• 1 Mtr Fly Lead for easy electrical connection by a qualified local electrician
• Pre-Plumbing Jig to enable simple installation
• Height:780mm
• Width: 450mm
• Depth: 345mm

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Baxi Duo Tec 28HE

The Baxi Duo Tec 28HE combi boiler is suitable for a fully pumped sealed system in most dwellings. This combi boiler features an innovative filling loop which fits neatly within the boilers profile creating an elegant design and being easy to maintain boiler pressure.

The modern baxi duotec Combi 28 HE has been recognised for its performance, efficiency and environmental credentials making this a truly green boiler.

The Baxi Duo-tec Combi 28 HE achieved 5-star ratings for efficiency, low NOx emissions (Nitrogen Oxide), features and installing, and furthermore ‘good’ ratings for power use and every day ease of use. Which? described it in its review as, “a great choice for flats and smaller houses. It’s one of the few boilers we’ve tested which reaches the very highest efficiency standards, matching its claims to meet the A SEDBUK standard. As well as offering excellent efficiency, this boiler is reassuringly easy to use.”

Baxi duotec 28he Condensing Combi Boiler Summary

- Compact dimensions of
- Height:780mm
- Width: 450mm
- Depth: 345mm
- 28KW output to deliver power when needed
- 11.5 Ltr / min Flow rate on Domestic Hot Water to deliver gallons of hot water
- Suitable for fully pumped sealed system in your home and a flat
- Integral filling loop for ease of operation
- 1 Mtr Fly Lead for easy electrical connection by a qualified electrician
- Pre-Plumbing Jig to make installation simple lowering costs
- Low heating bills assured as it is SEDBUK A rated
- 2 Year Parts & Labour Warranty to put breakdown worrys behind you

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Baxi Duotec 24HE

The latest baxi duotec Combi HE. It’s compact case dimensions and 10cm diameter standard flue make fitting it in confined spaces in the home a breeze. Copper tails for water and gas connections, and isolating valves mounted on a pre-plumbing jig make installation even easier lowering installation times.

Wherever it’s fitted, it’ll look good too. Baxi have given all four Duo-tec Combi HE models an easy to read pressure gauge so you can check operation. Not only will customers love the look of the Baxi Duo-tec Combi HE, they will also love its energy efficiency and how it saves on their heating bills.

Overview of the Baxi duotec 24he Condensing Combi Boiler

- 24KW output to power most homes
- 9.8 Ltr / min Flow rate on Domestic Hot Water systems
- Suitable for fully pumped sealed system in most homes
- Integral filling loop for ease of maintenance
- 1 Mtr Fly Lead for easy electrical connection by your electrician
- Pre-Plumbing Jig for quick low cost installation
- Compact dimensions
- Height:780mm
- Width: 450mm
- Depth: 345mm
- SEDBUK A rated to demonstrate good energy efficiency
- 2 year manufacturer’s parts and labour warranty to give you peace of mind
- Stylish contemporary design
- Easy to operate by most homeowners
- Compact size for tight spaces enabling it to fit into most compact homes
- The modulating action of the burner automatically matches the output to heat requirements to ensure optimum performance and energy efficiency giving great versatility
- Seperate temperature control for central heating and hot water

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Baxi Duo Tec Boilers

We all expect a warm home these days and the central heating boiler operates without much attention.We can’t see it, but we can feel it: heat has always been one of life’s essentials. And having warmed people’s homes for more than 150 years, European boiler manufacturer Baxi knows a thing or two about it. With a Baxi boiler at the center of your heating system, you know that essential warmth will be produced as efficiently as possible, backed by their passion for technology and commitment to the environment. There is n reason why heating needs to result in tonnes of carbon dioxide.

There are many models in the Baxi Duotec range and whichever you choose, you can be sure it’ll give you all the heat and hot water you need – and more.

A summary of the main baxi duotec boilers is below.

Baxi duotec 24he
The latest Baxi Duo Tec 24HE combi boiler is part of the Duo Tec range of combi boilers from Baxi, a major European boiler manufacturer, and is suitable for a fully pumped sealed system in your home.

Taking proven Combi Boiler technology which has heated homes for years and constantly developing it has produced the Baxi Duo-tec Combi HE. It’s compact case dimensions and 10cm diameter standard flue make fitting it in confined spaces in the home a breeze. Copper tails for water and gas connections, and isolating valves mounted on a pre-plumbing jig make installation even easier lowering installation times.

Baxi duotec 28he
The modern Baxi Duo Tec 28HE boiler features a compact design suitable for confined spaces in homes and offers the choice of optional integral central heating controls to keep operation simple. Efficiency is confirmed with a SEDBUK band A rating which should mean lower heating bills year on year and lower ongoing costs.
European boiler manufacturer Baxi is proud to be celebrating its success after its Baxi Duo-tec Combi 28 HE boilers was voted Best Buy by leading UK consumer magazine Which?

Baxi duotec 33he combi boiler

The Baxi Duo Tec 33HE combi boiler features a compact design making it very suitable for confined spaces and installations where space is at a premium in the smaller home. The compact size also makes this combi boiler less obtrusive and noticeable in your home wherever it is installed so you need not worry of how your home will look when the installer has left.

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