It will also require extra time and additional labour. A like-for-like swap should take one day. A new boiler in a new location should take around one and a half to two days. If your new boiler is being moved a substantial distance, it could take longer than this. It may also take longer if any complications arise.
Many people are choosing to move their boilers into their lofts. However, you need to think of the repercussions of going for this location. The loft space may need to be altered to accommodate the boiler. This could include boarding out the loft, fitting the boiler with frost protection, making sure you have a loft ladder installed and ensuring that the wall can hold the weight of the boiler.
Additional renovations like these will increase the cost of the project. This could result in wasted water and energy. Once your boiler has been moved, you should fit a carbon monoxide alarm. You should also keep an eye on the pressure of your newly located boiler.
It could take some time for the system to settle into its new position and it may need repressurising in the first few days.
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However, it might not be as straightforward as you hope. The boiler also needs to be easy for a heating engineer to access for servicing and any maintenance.
Which might mean having to have some additional work done to your loft to get it up to standard. The loft will need to be easily accessible, well lit and have safe flooring. Any boiler in an attic will need a vertical flue. So depending on the height of the roof, you may also need a roofer and scaffolding too. Additionally, in the event of your boiler leaking, the water will drop downwards and could cause damage to other floors of your home.
One of the concerns around having a boiler in a bathroom is the combination of having an electrical appliance in a wet room. It is very much possible as long as the installation meets certain regulations that ensure the boiler is unlikely to get wet, can be accessed by a heating engineer and has suitable ventilation.
Typically, a boiler in a bathroom will need to be installed within a cupboard and a certain distance away from taps, showers and baths. Also, a boiler in a bathroom must be room sealed. No matter where the boiler is being installed, it must be in a position where the flue meets Boiler Flue Regulations so that it can safely expel waste gases out of the home.
A correctly flued appliance is one of the most important points of any boiler installation. You can install a gas boiler in a bedroom as long as the boiler is 'room sealed' — this means that it takes air in from the outside and expels it outside, so no fumes enter the home.
Some homeowners are reluctant to install a boiler in a bedroom because of safety concerns. Of course, any faulty boiler can leak carbon monoxide. A carbon monoxide leak is potentially fatal so regular servicing and a carbon monoxide detector are recommended no matter where you install your boiler. Before you settle on installing the boiler in a bedroom, it's worth considering that even modern boilers make some noise when operating which isn't ideal in a room where people are sleeping.
The main concern with installing a boiler into a garage is the risk of freezing during the winter months. During freezing temperatures, the water within a boiler can be susceptible to freezing. When was your house built? Before or After. How many radiators do you have in your home? Fuel Type Gas Oil. Your Name. Your Address By providing your address we can get a better idea about the type of house you live in.
Your Phone Number. Your Email Address. Why would you move a boiler? How much does it cost to move a boiler? So what costs can you expect when moving a boiler?
Here are some things to consider. If you are moving the boiler from the kitchen to the attic, you will likely need to change it from a horizontal flue to a vertical one. The cheapest option is if you are only moving it by a few feet. Bear in mind any additional work needed to move the boiler, for example, lifting floorboards, drilling and patching holes in walls for pipework etc which will all involve additional costs. A crucial part of any boiler move is performing a power flush to clear away any dirt or debris in the heating system, enabling it to work more efficiently.
If you are planning to move an older boiler to a new location, it would make sense to replace the boiler at the same time. Moving an old boiler more than 8 years old is the most expensive option, but upgrading it to a newer model at the same time will make your heating system more efficient, more reliable, safer and could even lower your energy bills too! Where can I move my boiler to? Moving Your Boiler to the Airing Cupboard As we said above, you tend to find the hot water cylinder in the airing cupboard.
Moving Your Boiler to the Bathroom The biggest concern with putting a boiler in a bathroom is placing an electrical appliance in a room that gets wet. Moving Your Boiler to a Bedroom Not the most popular choice to locate a boiler, but it is possible.
Moving Your Boiler to the Garage At face value, the garage seems like a great place for a boiler. Still Want to Move Your Boiler?
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