One of the best investments my husband and I have made was buying a combi-boiler for our house.
- We needed to replace the old boiler and consulted with a local HVAC contractor for a recommendation.
The technician told us about a system that combines a condensing tankless water heater with a boiler system. This all-in-one unit offers a compact design that takes up 80% less space than a conventional floor standing boiler and a tank-style water heater. Despite the small size, this system is extremely powerful. It easily handles the heating demands of our entire house. It also fulfills our domestic hot water needs. The combi-boiler is wonderfully clean, quiet and energy efficient. We enjoy instant hot water without needing to wait for water to heat up and we never run short. We’re able to take a shower, run the dishwasher and the washing machine all at the same time with no shortage. At the same time, we maintain every room at the perfect temperature all winter long. Even when the outside temperature dips down into the negative digits, my family is warm and cozy inside. Plus, we set up the boiler to provide zone control. Separate thermostats in each room allow us to customize the temperature. We also paid a bit extra so that we’re able to access our new combination boiler through our smartphones. We can make adjustments to room temperature settings and the temperature of our hot water supply while also receiving diagnostic notifications and consumption information. While the purchase price and cost of installation was rather expensive, the energy savings every month are quickly helping to recover the investment. We couldn’t be happier with the system.