Best Boiler Brands 2021

Do you need a new boiler in 2021?

If you are looking to install a new boiler the choice available can be confusing. How to select the best brand and type to meet the needs of your home can be mindboggling. When choosing a new boiler there are several aspects to think about including the size of your property and how much hot water you and your family can expect to use.

A good heating installer will offer a range of boilers to suit different needs and budgets. At replace boiler we install both gas and oil-fired boilers and offer a range of brands.

Types of Boilers explained

CONVENTIONAL BOILERS:

Conventional boilers require more space and maybe ideal for large homes with several bathrooms. These boilers have a hot storage tank where they store heated hot water for later use.

SYSTEM BOILERS:

System boilers occupy less space than conventional boilers and can be a great choice for average-sized homes. These boilers keep the water pressurised allowing multiple taps to be opened at once without any drop in pressure.

COMBI BOILERS:

Combination boilers are very compact because they have no storage tank. They heat the water drawn from mains and supply the heated water instantly on demand. These boilers are generally preferred for apartments with small families. Combi-Storage boilers are also available which include a small storage tank for hot water.

The best Gas boiler brands for 2021 are:

Worcester Bosch

Considered by many to be the best boiler brand available, Worcester Bosch consistently produces high quality, efficient, affordable and reliable boilers. They have also regularly won the Which? Best combi boiler award for a few of their models, making them a go to brand for a lot of consumers.

Viessmann Boilers

Viessmann are the largest boiler manufacturer in Europe, German made they can be relied upon for their efficiency. Viessmann boilers are ideally suited to the Irish market and are compatible with renewable and alternative energy sources. They offer great value for money, are extremely efficient and reliable. The brand has consistently won Which? Best buy awards over the years and is gaining in popularity in Ireland.

Ideal Boilers

Ideal boilers are British made and have grown in popularity in Ireland over the last decade. They offer quality boilers at affordable prices making them a popular and trusted choice in Irish homes. Ideal boilers consistently achieve efficiency ratings of over 90% and have a no-nonsense warranty and a great customer service record.

Potterton Boilers

Potterton manufacture its range of boilers in the UK. All Potterton boilers are extremely energy efficient and are Energy Saving Trust Endorsed, so they are economical to run and kind to the environment.

Vokera Boilers

Vokèra by Riello has been providing reliable, high efficiency heating and hot water solutions for over 35 years and today they offer a comprehensive range of domestic gas boilers to suit all homes. With 100% of Vokèra boilers being tested before they leave the factory, the Vokèra brand offers peace of mind with a lifetime reliability.

The best Oil boiler brands for 2021 are:

Grant Boilers

Grant offers the biggest and best range of oil boilers on the market and are considered the oil boiler specialists. The Grant condensing oil boiler range comprises some of the most efficient and reliable oil-fired boilers in Ireland. Depending on the age of your boiler upgrading to a new Grant condensing oil fired boiler can save you up to 25% on your annual heating bills. Grant boilers are renowned for their high quality, durability, efficiency, low maintenance and easy installation.

Firebird Boilers

Firebird are a trusted and innovative boiler brand and are continuously redesigning, improving and innovating in their quest for excellence and efficiency. Irish made, they currently manufacture Europe’s most efficient oil fired boiler. Firebird boiler models consistently produce over 90% efficiency making them among the industries top preforming brands.

Choosing the right size of boiler for your home is important to ensure your house is warm enough and that you have sufficient hot water whenever you need it without spending any more than you have to on your energy bills.

The most important things to consider are:

• Price
• Reliability
• Support
• Warranty

At Ramor Renewables our expert team of engineers work to match your family with a system that is right for your home.

Contact us today for a free no obligation quote:

Phone: 014851890

Email: info@rrhp.ie

Spread the Cost of Boiler Installation

Buy your new boiler now, pay later!

Do you need a new boiler or boiler replacement now but are worried about the upfront cost of the work? At replace boiler we understand that there’s no good time for your boiler to break down. But don’t panic, the team at replace boiler are here to help. You can now spread the cost of boiler installation with Replace Boiler.

Replace Boiler by Ramor Renewables have teamed up with humm by flexifi so that you can spread the cost of your boiler replacement over 24 to 36 months. Spreading the cost of your boiler replacement into more affordable monthly instalments can make it more manageable on a tight household budget. You have full control of your humm by flexifi account and can even pay it off early with no additional fees incurred.

To get the process started fill out our Free Boiler Quote form New Boiler Cost Ireland | Boiler Replacement Cost | Get Quote Online (replaceboiler.ie) and our team at replace boiler will talk you through the payment options.

How it works:

You need to be over 18, hold a government ID, earn over €1K per month and have supporting documents.

• Fast decision by humm by flexifi
• No hidden costs
• You can repay early – no penalties
• T&C apply

To get a free estimate of the cost of your finance and terms click on the link below:

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At Ramor Renewables we Replace Boilers in Dublin and surrounding areas. We are working with new builds as well as coming into older houses and replacing boilers. You could even be eligable for a grant for a new boiler. Give us a shout to discuss your options.

Email: info@rrhp.ie | Phone: +35314851890

Replace Boiler Refer a Friend Offer

Did you know Replace Boiler by Ramor Renewables have a Refer a Friend Offer, giving you the chance to receive a €100 One4all Gift card to spend however you wish. You can avail of this fantastic offer by simply referring a friend that needs their boiler replaced.

Just think?

• Do you have a friend, family member, neighbour or co-worker with a Boiler that is more than 10 years old?
• Or do you know of someone who may be having some issues with their Boiler or central heating system?
• It could be that it’s time for them to get a replacement boiler?

Why not refer them to Replace Boiler by Ramor Renewables for an assessment of their home heating. Make sure they tell us who referred them and if the boiler replacement goes ahead you get a €100 one 4 all shopping voucher – it’s that simple!

How it works:

Refer a friend to Replace Boiler by Ramor Renewables, make sure to tell them to let us know who referred them. Once the job is completed you will receive a €100 one4all shopping voucher.

Terms & Conditions Apply.

Terms:

• The Replace Boiler Refer a Friend Offer is open to current and new Replace Boiler customers
• There is only one reward voucher for each customer referred
• The customer must book and proceed with a boiler replacement/installation for the referee to receive for the offer
• In the event of any disputes regarding any Referee, the decision of Ramor Renewables is final.

Contact us now by emailing: info@rrhp.ie or calling +35314851890

For more information on Gas boilers click here.

A guide to home heating grants for boiler replacement & heating controls upgrade.

Do you want or need to improve your home heating, replace your oil or gas boiler or just upgrade your heating? Good news, there are now government grants available for you to do so. Even better news is that Replace Boiler can help you apply for the grant. You can now receive up to €972 towards the cost of upgrading or installing a high efficiency gas or oil-fired boiler with heating controls. This grant is available from the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI).

All you need to do is call us or submit an email enquiry to get the process started.

To qualify for an SEAI boiler grant you must meet the following criteria:

• Must upgrade to a high efficiency boiler (90%+ energy efficient)
• Upgrade your heating controls
• The home must have been built pre-2006
• Use a SEAI registered contractor. All of our installers at Replace boiler are SEAI registered
• Use newly fitted materials and products
• The work carried out must comply with the required standards
• Carry out a Building Energy Rating (BER) after your high-efficiency boiler and heating controls have been upgraded
• Use a BER assessor from SEAI’s National Register.

Steps:

1. The replace boiler team will advise you on whether your house falls under the Better Energy home scheme. They can then advise you on which heating system is best for your home.
2. We can apply for your grants and once approved we can take the price off your total installation cost.
3. The highly experienced team at Replace Boiler will then complete your installation with the minimum of disturbance to your home.

Replace your oil or gas boiler now with the experts at Replace Boiler! We serve Dublin and surrounding counties. Call 014851890 or email info@rrhp.ie to arrange a quote.

Or simply input your details by clicking here and filling out your details.

Are you working from home at the moment?

Make sure your heating is performing efficiently so that you are as comfortable as possible.

Having no heating while you are trying to work from home during the winter period is no fun. As the weather turns colder get your boiler serviced and give your central heating system the once over.

If you are working from home and noticing that your heating is not performing as it should, radiators are not heating fully, the system is making strange noises or if your boiler is more than 10 years old. It may be time to invest in a new boiler.

At replace boiler we service, replace and install both oil and gas boilers. We also offer a central heating power flush cleanse. This cleanse will break down any build-up of sludge and iron oxide that have built up within your heating system, ensuring your system is in top condition.

Working from home by default means you are in your home during the day for longer periods than usual and will need to use your heating as a result. This will undoubtedly result in an increase in energy bills. But there are ways to reduce this increase and use your system more efficiently. Install heating controls or zoned heating as it is sometimes known.

Using heating controls can reduce your heating bills by up to 20% by improving your energy efficiency. They can also help you reduce your carbon footprint, by reducing your emissions. Heating controls allow you to control the temperature in areas or zones of your home.

As a minimum, heating systems should be split into two independently controlled zones. They are your ‘Space Heating Zone’ and your ‘Domestic Hot Water Zone’. This allows you to heat your domestic hot water without being forced to turn on your space heating. Additional zones can also be put in place in large homes to split upstairs and downstairs or living areas and bedrooms. This then allows you to only turn the heating on in whatever area of the house you are using, for example upstairs while you are working.

You can go even further and install a smart system such as Honeywell. This system allows you to control up to 12 zones on your heating using an app on your mobile phone. Heating controls also allow you to plan your usage over a 7 day week and even allow you to switch to holiday mode when you are away from home.

To make it easier to upgrade the SEAI better homes grant scheme now provides a grant for adding or upgrading heating controls. For a full guide to all grants available when upgrading your heating click here.

Is my boiler broken?

This one of the most asked questions we get from calls to the office.

Lets see if we can help you with this commonly asked question; Is My Boiler Broken?

1. Is your boiler making weird noises?

Some noises are normal for a boiler to make. When you put your boiler on and it starts to heat up, it makes subtle noises. Although anything louder than the usual is never a good sign. Also if the noises start to sound different, you will soon be asking; is my boiler broken?

Sounds like gurgling, clunking, whistling, or banging could mean there is air trapped in the system and may need to be repaired or replaced by a professional. Other causes could be a faulty pump, low water pressure or even a build-up of limescale known as kettling.

Finding out exactly where the noise is coming from will determine what is the cause of your noisy boiler. Next step would be figuring out what type of noise it is making. Is it a vibrating noise? a banging noise? or a gurgling noise?

2. Are your radiators not heating up?

If your radiators are not heating up, you may have a bleeding problem or a balance issue in your radiators. If not, your broken boiler may be a bigger issue. You may need to get a professional to clean out your pipes or replace some elements of your heating system.

The most common cause of radiators not heating up is a build up of air or sludge in the system. If it’s just the top of your radiator is not heating up, you may just need to bleed your radiator.

Every household must bleed their radiator from time to time. After awhile air gets trapped in your radiator and when heating up your home, your radiator can often confuse the air as hot water. Therefore it acts as though it is fully heated when a lot of it is just built up air.

Some households bleed their own radiators but it is not the easiest process for those of you who have not tried it before. If you do not feel comfortable bleeding your own radiators, contact us HERE.

If just certain radiators in your home aren’t getting hot then your radiators could need balancing, which can also be done without the help of an engineer but only if you feel confident doing it. The process involves adjusting the valves on all of the radiators in your property, to ensure each is getting enough hot water to work effectively.

If your issue is not because it needs to bleed or because you need to balance out your radiators, then you may have built up grim and dirt that needs to be cleaned out. This cannot be done at home and you would need to higher in a professional to fix it. This build up can be blocking a free flow of hot water into your radiators. A professional engineer can remove this build up by chemically cleaning or flushing the system.

3. Do you own an old boiler?

You may be asking yourself is my boiler broken because it’s old? A boilers lifespan is between 10 and 20 years depending on the grade, quality and type. If your boiler is older than 10 years and your having issues with it – it may be time to upgrade.

Many of us get scared at the thought of buying a new boiler but it can actually save you so much money in the long run! Maintenance cost to keep your current boiler and the higher bills trying to heat your home can be solved with a replacement boiler.

Also more damage can be done to your heating system when you continue to use a broken boiler!

For more information on how to save money by upgrading your boiler, see our blog HERE.

4. Are your exterior pipes frozen?

This is actually a very common answer for people who call asking ‘is my boiler broken?’, particularly during the winter months. All condensing boilers have a condensate pipe and most of these pipes will run outside our home into a drain or sewage waste disposal system.

Your pipes may run outdoors where water can build up and freeze over or shaded areas where they can frost up from cold and icy weather.

Always check your exterior pipes if your boiler appears to be broken. The condensate pipe your looking for is a plastic pipe (usually white and roughly 2cm wide) and should lead outside of your property into a drain.

It is possible to thaw out the pipe yourself but it is safest to hire a professional in case there are further difficulties.

5. Is your boiler leaking?

A leaking boiler does not always mean it needs to be replaced as there is a variety of reasons why your boiler may be leaking. Although you should definitely get a professional to look at your boiler so they can inspect thoroughly and find the root of the problem.

The cause of the issue is usually solved by determining where exactly the leak coming from. Is it an internal problem? Is it leaking from the pipes or the tank? These questions must be asked before the typical question – is my boiler broken?

The most common source of a leaky boiler is a broken pump seal or pressure valve. If the leak is coming from the pressure valve it may be a case that your boiler pressure is too high. If it’s coming from the pump seal, it may have become worn out and needs to be replaced.

In some cases leaking can be due to boilers not being fitted properly or caused by corrosion.

If you have answered YES to any of these questions, you could have a broken on your hands! Be sure to contact us as soon as possible with your issue and we will be back in touch to help. Contact us HERE.

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