Does your home rely on hydronic heating to keep things comfortable? If so, you might be considering an upgrade. Enter: combi-boilers. These innovative systems combine both your hot water heater and your boiler into one convenient unit. Interested in learning more? Keep reading.
What is a Combi-Boiler?
A combi-boiler (short for combination boiler) is a single hydronic system that provides both domestic hot water and heat. These systems are a streamlined and efficient alternative to relying on both a hot water tank and a boiler for consistent comfort in your home. Benefits of combi systems include:
- Space savings, due to one smaller combined system rather than two standalone units.
- Energy efficiency and overall cost savings from upgraded technologies and systems.
- On-demand hot water from the element in your system.
Combi-Boilers vs Other Systems
Are you curious how combi systems stack up against other hydronic heating solutions? Don’t worry, you aren’t alone. In fact, many homeowners confuse their hot water tanks and their boilers. Let’s break down the basics:
- Tanked and Tankless Hot Water Heaters: These systems provide domestic hot water to your home. In other words, you use these systems for showering, washing your hands, running your dishwasher, and more. Most Edmonton homes have a traditional tanked system, which is a large reservoir of heated water that is stored in your basement. However, many Edmontonians are making the switch to tankless water heating systems, which offer hot water on demand.
- Boilers: A type of hydronic heating system, boilers heat your home by heating water and distributing it throughout your home with in-floor heating, radiators, or baseboard heaters. This hot water is not used as a domestic hot water source and requires a separate water heating system.
When comparing combi-boilers to these standalone systems, the advantages of an integrated approach are clear. With one system, your home receives consistent hot water and heating, no matter what. These systems are particularly ideal for homeowners with existing in-floor heating or hydronic units that are interested in an upgrade.
Why You Should Consider Navien NCB-240E as Your Replacement
Interested in upgrading to a new system? Here at Weiss-Johnson, we install the Navien NCB-240E, an industry-leading combi-boiler system. This system is the first of its kind, and it is designed specifically to handle both heating and hot water demands of larger homes with ease. Key specifications of this product include:
- Heating capacity of up to 120K BTU/h
- Domestic hot water capacity of up to 199k BTU/h
- 95% AFUE efficiency rating
- 80% smaller than traditional floor-standing boilers
Interested in more details about this product? Check out the brochure available on our website.
Weiss-Johnson: Your Local Source for Tankless Water Heaters, Combi-Boiler Systems, and More
Interested in a combi system? You are in luck–Weiss-Johnson is Edmonton’s trusted provider for all water heating installations, replacements, and maintenance. Here’s how we can help:
- Expert Installation: Our technicians are trained and certified to ensure proper installation every time. We’ll ensure secure gas and electrical connections, proper venting, and complete system integration.
- Trusted Retrofits: Interested in upgrading your existing system? Our team specializes in comprehensive consultations to help determine what type of system is right for you. Looking for a tankless system? We have options. Would you rather stick with the tried-and-true? We can do that too! Contact us today to start exploring your options.
- Reliable maintenance: When your system needs servicing, Weiss-Johnson is the company to call! Whether you need a tankless water heater flush on your system or a routine repair on your tank, we have a specialist who is ready to help.
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Are you ready to start exploring your hydronic heating options? Call us today! We can’t wait to help make your home more efficient and comfortable for years to come.
