Unlike electric boilers, gas boilers use natural fossil fuels to heat homes. They can be found as combi (which produce instant hot water for taps and showers) or system boilers that store the water in an insulated tank.

Whether powered by natural gas or LPG, both options have several benefits for your home including low consumption costs and high reliability.

Energy Efficiency

High-efficiency gas boilers Glasgow provide better performance than standard models. They also have longer lifespans because they don’t have as many mechanical moving parts.

Energy efficiency is a major reason why homeowners choose a gas boiler for their home. The most efficient options have an ENERGY STAR label that can help reduce your utility bills by turning more of the fuel into heat.

Compared to older non-condensing boilers, modern options are up to 90% energy efficient. This translates to lower energy costs and fewer emissions of CO2.

Durability

As with any appliance, the lifespan of your boiler will vary depending on how often you use it. When it comes to heating systems, boilers are more durable than furnaces and can last up to 15 years or more.

Unlike oil or propane options, gas boilers only use natural gas that’s piped into your home through the local gas network. This eliminates the need to maintain oil tanks and worry about delivery trucks.

Moreover, because boilers don’t blow dust and debris into the air like furnaces do, they improve indoor air quality. This is especially helpful for households with allergy and asthma sufferers.

Ease Of Maintenance

Unlike oil boilers that require storage, new gas boilers connect to the main gas line and do not need oil deliveries. This eliminates the need to store extra fuel and helps reduce the risk of a fire or gas leak, which can be dangerous for the household and can cause damage to the home and property.

Boilers heat water through a network of pipes, which allows for more uniform heating throughout a home. They also do not circulate clouds of indoor air pollutants, such as dust and allergens, which can lead to a host of respiratory problems and allergies. 

Cost

There is a cost associated with upgrading to a gas boiler, but most homeowners find that they make up the initial investment in fuel savings over time. This is especially true for newer units with higher AFUE ratings, which are now mandated to be 81% or above by the EPA.

Boilers use natural gas to heat water, which is then sent through a system of pipes around the home for heating systems like radiators and radiant floor boards. Unlike furnaces, which blow hot air that rises and collects in pockets, this kind of heating is clean and distributed evenly.

A gas boiler can also cut down on maintenance costs and energy bills. Since the fuel is piped in, you won’t have to worry about maintaining storage tanks or waiting for oil deliveries.