hi,
thanks in advance for any help, advice and replies.
I am going to need a new boiler in the coming months for a property to be rented hopefully, I’ve got a plumber who can offer the long extended warranties on ideal boilers, and I have asked them same question, he said about 80% of boilers he fits are in lofts so didn’t have an issue with it personally.
But while I would prefer in loft out the way. I know there is various health and safety requirements though like boarding out the area around loft hatch to boiler location, lighting, handrail, permanent loft ladder, remote isolation of gas and water from outside loft, none of which are really an issue and I don’t mind doing the work to comply with thAt.
What my query / concern was, how does being in a loft effect the reliability of the boiler and it’s lifespan? Because lofts suffer from extreme temperature fluctuation... very cold in the winter and very hot in the summer and damp air.
So I was concerned if it would effect the reliability of things like the PCB and various sensors.
And despite long warranty didn’t want them turning around voiding it at first failure because the failure was caused by its location in a loft.
And if rented certainly don’t want it to keep breaking down and causing a headache just because of where it’s installed.
Or would it be better installed in an integrated garage?
Either is ok, but if loft poses no real issues would of preferred there as it is out the way.
My late father though was against boilers in lofts though.
But any opinions would be greatly appreciated
Thanks
thanks in advance for any help, advice and replies.
I am going to need a new boiler in the coming months for a property to be rented hopefully, I’ve got a plumber who can offer the long extended warranties on ideal boilers, and I have asked them same question, he said about 80% of boilers he fits are in lofts so didn’t have an issue with it personally.
But while I would prefer in loft out the way. I know there is various health and safety requirements though like boarding out the area around loft hatch to boiler location, lighting, handrail, permanent loft ladder, remote isolation of gas and water from outside loft, none of which are really an issue and I don’t mind doing the work to comply with thAt.
What my query / concern was, how does being in a loft effect the reliability of the boiler and it’s lifespan? Because lofts suffer from extreme temperature fluctuation... very cold in the winter and very hot in the summer and damp air.
So I was concerned if it would effect the reliability of things like the PCB and various sensors.
And despite long warranty didn’t want them turning around voiding it at first failure because the failure was caused by its location in a loft.
And if rented certainly don’t want it to keep breaking down and causing a headache just because of where it’s installed.
Or would it be better installed in an integrated garage?
Either is ok, but if loft poses no real issues would of preferred there as it is out the way.
My late father though was against boilers in lofts though.
But any opinions would be greatly appreciated
Thanks