Description

The BG532 is an Award Winning compact and powerful combi boiler manufactured by Worcester Bosch.

Offered exclusively by British Gas, the BG532 is A rated and provides instant hot water with its standby, heat maintenance feature.

Price Range

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Pros

• Compact size allows the BG532 to fit into both small and large homes
• Energy Saving Trust Award Winner
• A-rated combi boilers ensure energy efficiency
• Powerful output
• Boiler temperature is maintained in standby mode; this ensures instant hot water
• British Gas boilers are installed and serviced by selected ‘Gas Safe’ (CORGI) engineers

Cons

• Combi boilers may not be as efficient as a condensing boiler.
• Clock/timer does not come standard with this unit; it is an optional feature.
• Unit is not LPG convertible.

Specifications

Type:	Combi Boiler
Output:	30 kW
Hot Water Flow Rate (L/min):	11.0
Clock/Timer:	Optional
Sedbuk Energy Efficiency Category:	A rated
Size (cm):	78 x 45 x 39
LPG Convertible:	No

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Boiler temperature is maintained in standby mode, allowing for instant hot water.

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Combination systems provide both power and convenience. Users are particularly impressed with its ability to produce hot water on demand, due to the standby temperature maintenance feature.

More combi boilers are bought than any other type of boiler in the UK. They offer central heating and immediate hot water which is taken from the main water supply without the need for a storage tank. They are usually small units which can be neatly tucked away in a kitchen cupboard. This is ideal for small houses or flats.

However, because a combination boiler does not use a storage tank it does sometimes make it unsuitable for larger homes or for people that require hot water for multiple bathrooms at the same time. This is because they heat water directly from the mains which limits the flow rate of hot water around the household. As a result if you are in the shower and someone in the kitchen wants to do some washing up you get a nasty ice cold surprise. In some cases larger households get around this problem by installing more than one combination boiler, effectively giving each bathroom its own source of hot water.

Many people buy combinations because they are more space efficient and you can tuck them away without anyone noticing them. Their size often also makes them quick and easy to install. If you want to extend into the loft you can get rid of your storage tank and install a combination unit. Many granny annexes have a combination boiler installed to give them their own source of heat and hot water.

The energy efficiency of a boiler is very important. All new boilers have to be SEDBUK A-rated condensers. These units are better at converting energy into heat which reduces energy bills and carbon emissions, which makes them more environmentally friendly. An A-rated condensing unit converts 90% or more of the gas it uses into heat for your home. This results in less wastage through the flue, which is often the main cause of lost heat.

Buying a unit from British Gas offers a number of benefits. They are the largest installers in the UK. Once you have made a Heating Adviser appointment either through their site or by phone they will complete a full free heating evaluation and a no obligation fixed price quote, not an estimate! They generally take you through all of your available options and advise on how you can become more energy efficient and save money on your bills. You can even spread the payments using a finance plan with in some cases no interest credit or money down deposit.

All British Gas boilers come with a 5 year guarantee and 10 year all parts available promise. All installers are Gas Safe registered and you even get 1 year free Homecare cover in case you have a problem.