Central Heating

Central heating is the system to provide you warmth inside interior of your building in a way that every room gets heated from a central source. Central heating can be used in combination with other heating systems as well depending on your individual needs. When we talk about homes specifically, central heating refers to your boiler, radiators, and pipework.

How Does Central Heating Work?

In the UK, the most common type of central heating is done through gas boilers as most homes in the UK are connected to the gas network. It is the cheapest and most efficient way currently to keep homes warm. Other than homes, it is also used in most commercial buildings like high-rise residential, office buildings, shopping malls, and hotels providing some form of central heating.

The most commonly known way that central heating systems work is through a wet system. Network pipes that are connected to the property carry warm water which consequently distributes heat evenly to the interior areas.

Now you do have the choice to either connect the pipe network to the radiators in every room, or you can loop it under the floor to get underfloor heating. Both of the systems provide a steady amount of heat to keep you warm during the cold days.

However, there are several various central heating systems available now on the market. Most of them include a central heating boiler, and it is actually an energy-efficient heat producer who helps keep energy bills down. The cost of a boiler is around £1,500 to £6,000 dependent on the system chosen. It peaks at 80-90 degrees, so the water is not boiled.

It uses pipes for distributing heat water and uses the heat exchangers or the radiators to transfer the heat to the surrounding air.

Is There a Standard Central Heating System?

The short answer to this question is no, there isn’t any standard system which is used. The heating system depends mainly on the nature of the project that needs it. That being said the most common type of heating system to be used in the UK is the combi boiler.

For this, you may need a well-controlled and advanced programmed central heating system which will be able to constantly monitor the system and adjust it according to the environment and its internal optimisation.

Key Features of Central Heating

• It doesn’t require any forced air movement, no hot and cold spots, no draughts or noisy fans to be able to function. The heat comes out in a rather passive way. It is capable of warming everything in a room.
• The overall process is highly efficient. There will be no water consumed and hence none wasted and when the water is up to the boiling temperature, it gets switched off. The heat however continuously is emitted through the pipes.
• Every central heating system is fitted with a thermostat which allows warmth to deliver only when it is required. Additionally, individual radiators can also be used to fit with the thermostat allowing you superb control over the heating supplied in different parts of the house.
• Central heating systems are quite easy to maintain and draining a heating system with a boiler can be done easily as well. You might need a bit of information from the internet and access to some tools to be able to drain it if this is your first time.

If you want to upgrade your home to a central heating system, feel free to contact Marigold Eco here. We offer a variety of insulation and heating services and we offer government grants as well in case some of you might not be able to afford the service. All you have to do is check your eligibility right here.