Central heating refers to the internal heating system, in which heating is conducted through air vents or radiators that are connected to a central heating source. Central heating is usually cheaper than other forms of heating. There are many reasons why a central heating system is very convenient. The system turns on and off automatically, and maintains a uniform and accurate temperature at all times. It also provides you with hot water.



Central gas heating mostly uses Gas Boilers and Condensing Boilers for heating purposes, and uses natural gas or LPG. Other than these, the boilers that use natural gas are Combi's, and back boilers. The greatest advantage of a gas heating system is that you don't run out of gas as you can do with heating systems that use fuel and oil.

The most efficient system for central gas heating is the condensing Combi system, which is very reliable and saves your heating costs. The boilers of this system work at 96% efficiency, as they recover lost heat and feed it back into the system. That is why it is known as a ‘High Efficiency' or ‘Condensing boiler'. It also provides you with hot water at all times.

Before making a decision about getting a gas central heating system, there are some important things that you need to consider. First, you have to think about which kind of fuel is the most suitable for you, and then choose the boiler accordingly. The two options for Central Gas heating are natural gas and LPG.

The next thing to consider is in relation to the areas of your house you want heated: what is the size of these areas and for how long you want to heat these areas. You also have to consider the climate of your local area, and the temperatures in various seasons. You should weigh the pros and cons of the different types of heating systems in relation to your heating needs.

The other things that need to be considered are the interior of your house, and the ventilation and air circulation. This will help you in determining the best way to contain the heat inside your house. After determining all of these factors, you have to evaluate what the initial cost would be, and what it would cost to maintain the heating system.

In addition to considering all these things, it is also important to discuss your options with experts in the field of the fitting of central gas heating systems. The right people would be architects, insulation experts, heating specialists and gas experts.

After you are sure about what you want to do, you can easily get quotes by providing your specifications related to boilers, radiators and other fittings and controls.

You can also install a central gas heating system yourself, but after fitting everything, you would need to consult a Corgi registered installer for making the gas supply connection.

Before getting a central gas heating system, always do your homework, so that you don't end up getting something that is unsuitable. You can also compare the various heating systems, by asking those you know about the performance of their systems before making any decisions.