Is it worth getting a combi boiler / heat pump?

[gas112]

I think he means the boiler stat?

fek Knows what he means asked 3 simple questions

 

[HERTS P&D]

This thread will go on for many pages and nothing will come of it.

Andy

 

[gas112]

looks like one to get post count for site up

 

[Elsa TLC]

No. If system designed correctly they can run reasonably efficiently in any property really.

Wouldn't an older property need updating its windows and insulation if they are not that great?

 

[drives]

Wouldn't an older property need updating its windows and insulation if they are not that great?

Just make sure emitter size is sufficient to match the heat loss, at reasonably efficient outlet flow temps. Then keep it running when cold outside, with no drastic setbacks.

 

[Harry Bloomfield]

Then keep it running when cold outside, with no drastic setbacks.

If you ignore the energy bill!

 

[drives]

If you ignore the energy bill!

heating our house with gas in winter was expensive. Pretty much cost neutral for us as said.

 

[Gary111]

no answer whatsoever try saying what components are set at

The thermostat on the cylinder is set at full, which is number 5. The maximum.
There are numbers from 1 to 5 and it’s set at 5.

 

[fixitflav]

Hi, I’ve got an ideal Mexico, big thing in the garage , I think there’s a problem with the cylinder at the moment as we are using a lot of water on the meter and our tap water isn’t hot.
I’m wondering whether it’s worth switching to something more efficient rather than repairing what we have?

I’ve heard mixed reviews about both heat pumps and combi s

More information needed. What system is it? Is it pumped CH, gravity HW (on the primary side)? What motorised valves and controls are there?
When it's trying to heat the HW, what happens? Maybe the cylinder stat is faulty.

Why are you thinnking of changing to a combi? There are pros and cons with combis, mostly cons IMO. A heat-only boiler is another option, maybe with improvements to the system (depending on what's there now).