Ok, so if you've been looking around for a new boiler you might well have heard of combination boilers, or you've already got one fitted and you need a replacement.
You might also have read about Saunier boilers, and are wondering exactly what the difference is.
As most people view it as a straight comparison of condensing boilers vs Saunier boilers, I'm going to use this article to explain exactly what each one is and hopefully it will help you come to a decision.
To start with, a traditional condensing boiler is a particular type of boiler that follows a specific design.
They always have two heat exchangers, one which takes heat from the gas flame and one which takes heat from the exhaust gases created as the fuel burns.
The boiler therefore has two attempts at capturing the heat created, which is what makes it a very efficient design.
The downside is that despite being cheaper to run than other designs, they are slightly more expensive to buy and install, and they also require a hot water storage tank so that water is always ready to go.
Recently, companies like Saunier have developed a new version that blends the condensing boiler with the combination boiler.
This new design further increases the efficiency of the technology, and some models can achieve over 95% efficiency.
There are two types of condensing combi boiler available at the moment.
The first is an 'instantaneous condensing boiler' which operates at very high 'A' grade efficiency and does away with the need for a separate storage tank, and the second is a 'storage condensing boiler' which provides the ability to store some hot water so that it is always ready for use, although this is at the expense of efficiency and many of these may only have a 'B' grade.
Regardless of whether your requirements are for an instantaneous or a storage condensing boiler, there are a number of different boilers in the Saunier combi range that are all made to suit different situations from small apartments and houses to larger 4 or 5 bedroom properties.
You should take advice from your installer on which one is right for you, though, to make sure that your needs are properly met.
In terms of condensing boilers vs Saunier boilers, Saunier offer improved performance and may well take up less space, but if your home isn't suitable for a combi boiler then you will need to stick with the traditional condensing boiler.
If you need further advice after reading this piece, then feel free to contact Boilers Sale and they'll be happy to take you through your options to ensure you get the right boiler for your needs.