What is a condensing boiler?

The condensing boiler is a high heat yield boiler. It has many advantages in energy saving and energy renewal. But how does a condensing boiler work? And what are the advantages and disadvantages related to its use?

Information on the operation of the condensing boiler

The condensing boiler has the same operation as a traditional boiler. In fact, these two boilers draw energy from gas combustion. In fact, the central heating water circuit is heated thanks to the combustion of natural gas.

The fumes emitted during the combustion of natural gas contain water vapor which will produce the energy necessary for the functioning of the condensing boiler. This is the main mode of operating a fuel or gas condensing boiler

As for, the low temperature smoked gas condensation boiler that must be evacuated using a tubulated fireplace must be installed at home.

• The advantages of the condensing boiler

The main advantage in the use of a condensing boiler is that of energy saving. In fact, according to Ademe, the functioning of a condensed gas boiler is cheaper than that of a conventional boiler. This economy will affect the account with a saving of at least 30% for contribution to a conventional boiler.

The condensing boiler also consumes less gas thanks in particular to the heat recovery technique integrated into the device system. This quality allows the condensing boiler to participate in environmental protection.

It is a heating process that refuses less C02 and carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. An advantage to be taken into consideration, at a time when environmental issues and sustainable development are at the center of concerns. In addition, it is more practical and above all less cumbersome to install in an apartment, for example.

At the financial level, the use of a gas condensing boiler is cheaper despite the increase in prices every year. In addition, the maintenance cost and the duration of the life of the devices will quickly shock the investment. He noticed that the state is granted to financial aid for the acquisition of a condensing boiler in the context of the energy renovation.

Finally, he has a wide choice on the market in the condensing boiler. The producers almost every month release a new model. Without forgetting the fact that the condensate system is the best solution for your home in the city.

• The disadvantages of the condensing boiler

It is at the level of the condensing gas boiler that there are more disadvantages to know. In fact, gas boilers must be connected to a tank to work. The tank is cumbersome if you do not have a specific place to preserve it. The propane boiler is also more expensive especially because it is necessary to install the LPG tank and also because the price of the propane is higher than that of natural gas.

The maintenance of the condensing gas boiler must be performed periodically on average every year. This maintenance is mandatory to ensure good performance for the gas boiler. This is the case of all the boilers for which some checks must be performed. This interview with a cost because it must be done by professionals.

It should also be noted that environmentalists are contrary to the use of propane gas in boilers because the propane participates in global warming.

The determination of the price of the condensing boiler

Several factors must be taken into consideration to determine the price of a condensing boiler. Despite the fact that the condensing boiler is considered by several experts as a high -performance boiler, there are several prices for all budgets, without neglecting the existence of aid provided by the state in the field of energy renewal and energy performance.

However, the criteria common to all condensing boilers are:

• The choice of the type of fuel
• The configuration of the accommodation: if waiting, the boiler heating power must be greater than that necessary for the arrangement of the same area, but with a floor, because in the latter case, the land surface is smaller.
• The use made of it. A condensing boiler reaches its maximum in its surrender with nominal and continuous power.
• The additional costs due to technical constraints. For example, the elevation of the boiler, for the evacuation of condensed. On the contrary, the evacuation of smoking does not require a fireplace and can be made on the facade by a suction cup.

The installation costs of a condensing boiler will make it more expensive than the price of a gas boiler. In fact, the investigations on the prices conducted by the consumer protection associations have made it possible to establish an average cost and a price range for the offer and installation of a condensing gas boiler. According to this study, the average price is 4,000 euros.

To accurately determine the final cost of a gas boiler, it is possible to perform an online simulation that takes into account the cost of the material, i.e. different: probes, thermostats, analog or digital programmers according to your choice. Compared to the cost of the installation of a gas condensing boiler, it was calculated for about 730 euros.

Finally, the choice of the well -known brands of the boilers also has an effect on the final price of the condensing boiler, depending on the brands, has a price difference of 20%.

Save money with state aid to change your condensing boiler

State aid can be obtained for replacing the boiler. Several mechanisms have been implemented such as a zero -rate loan, for example a reimbursement of VAT. Even the high energy gas boiler more expensive than a conventional boiler is admissible to different aid in the energy renovation, the condensing gas boiler can also benefit from the prize.

Therefore, a substantial financial assistance granted for the replacement of a fuel oil or a coal boiler or even a gas with an out of condensation from a more efficient model:

• a gas boiler with very high energy performance;
• a biomass boiler;
• a water pump for water or water;
• a hybrid heat pump;
• a combined solar system;
• Connection to a heat network.

Depending on the family income and its geographical position, the amount of the aid granted will be more or less important. This help can vary from the amount is 600 euros to 1,200 euros.

In short, The gas condensing boiler or fuel oil will allow you to save money, participate in environmental protection.

In addition, the state will guarantee financial aid, whose amount depends on the energy amount saved thanks to the work and can reach very high amounts. In addition, it is paid directly in the form of an individual check.