Boilers: Repairs, Maintenance and Replacement Guides

Choosing the right boiler for your home is a significant decision that impacts both comfort and energy costs. Our boiler articles provide an overview of the common boiler types found in Ireland, along with articles about servicing and maintaining your boiler.

Boilers Found in Ireland

1. Gas:
   Gas remains a popular choice for Irish homeowners looking to for a relatively cheap fuel that is efficient and easy to maintain.
2. Oil:
   Oil boilers are popular for those living in rural areas where there is no access to the gas network, albeit slightly more expensive to run than gas boilers.
3. Electric:
   Ideal for smaller homes due to their compact and easy to maintain size, however they can be expensive to run given the high cost of electricity in Ireland.
4. Biomass:
   Biomass boilers offer a slightly more environmentally friendly means of heating your home, as they utilize organic fuel in the form of wood pellets to produce heat.
5. Renewables:
   More people are opting for more environmentally friendly means of heating their homes by installing heat pumps and solar panels.
6. Condensing:
   Many gas and oil boilers are now condensing meaning no energy is lost, giving you a highly-efficient heating system.
7. Combi:
   Combi boilers fuel both your heating system and instantaneously heat water, making them ideal for small homes and apartments that want hot water on demand.

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How to Service and Maintain Your Boiler

1. Boiler Service
   Our boiler service articles will guide you through how to keep your boiler in top condition so that you don't waste any money from an inefficient boiler.
2. Boiler Replacement
   If you need to replace your old boiler, our guides will take you through all the steps to make sure that you choose the right one.
3. Bleeding a Boiler:
   Sometimes it's necessary to bleed either your boiler or radiators to keep your heating system running smoothly.
4. Carbon Monoxide Alarms:
   Safety at home is paramount when dealing with boilers and our guide will make sure you are fully informed about the carbon monoxide alarms and why it is important to make sure yours is working correctly.

Boiler Grants

1. Boiler Grants in Ireland:
   While there are no longer direct grants available for new boilers, there are several indirect heating upgrade grants that can help you retrofit your home and reduce your heating bills.

Switch Supplier and Save Money

Switching supplier is one of the most effective ways of reducing your home energy bills, saving you money.

The CRU recommends customers switch their electricity and gas providers around once a year in order to get the cheapest electricity provider and the best deal.

• ⚡ Benefits of Switching Energy Supplier
• Save money with lower bills by switching provider.
• Help with the cost of living
• Avail of discounts and introductory offers for cheaper electricity prices.
• Reduce your household bills
• Avoid being switched to a more expensive rate after 12 months
• Find a better energy company for customer service, online payments, etc.
• Take advantage of your 14-day cooling-off period