Combi - Boilers

[flutter]

We need a new boiler and were thinking of getting a combi-boiler. What are anybodys thoughts on these? Also can anyone recommend a good central heating engineer who would fit a new boiler. Thanks.

[gness]

Can't help with an engineer, Flutter but I'd always go for a combi boiler. I like always having hot water but not heating up a tank I may not use.

But you will get arguments for and against both.

[tonyav]

What gness say's.
Good to have instant hot water.

[jakep]

I would also always go with a combi.
The only negative is that if you have to wait longer than a day for an engineer, you have no heat or hot water. We cope though.

[jaynethepain]

I can recommend a fitter but we live in nottinghamshire, any good?

[wiltsman]

Yes - I have a combi-boiler, which I'm very pleased with. I have a Worcester Bosch as recommended by Which?

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[woofgang]

what do those of you who have a combi boiler do about an airing cupboard?

[SirOracle]

Nothing

[woofgang]

are you saying that you havent got one?

[ummmm]

what about the airing cupboard? It just becomes a cupboard.

[bednobs]

i second, third, fourth combi. No airing cupboard

[SirOracle]

That's right.......it disappeared after the installation of the Combi. Also two water storage tanks disappeared.

If you must have an airer for your laundry you can buy a cheap elect.one,or use an old fashioned clothes line.

[sherrardk]

I use what was the airing cupboard as a 'storage facility' - I just pile the stuff up on the floor and shut the door.

[flutter]

Thanks for all your replies. I did mention a central heating engineer but silly me never put which area we are. We are in Stockport area if anyone knows of anybody. Thanks.

[woofgang]

I have lived in a house with no airing cupboard. Hated it.

[gness]

My old airing cupboard now has shelves for towels and a hanging rail for the too many clothes I buy......makes me feel less guilty when I open the bedroom wardrobes......x

[douglas9401]

We have a combi boiler and I've just checked every cupboard in the house.
Delighted to report that they all, without exception, contain air.

[gness]

As do mine, Douglas....and if you ask if it's hot I'll smack you!.... ;-)

[tonyav]

Mrs av keeps the vac where our old tank used to be.