Bought a house, needs a new heating system (oil system). Advice requested

kifi

I recently bought a house, 4 bed dormer about 1800 sq ft. The house was built in 1990. the boiler is shot and definitely needs replacing. Any other advice in upgrading to the latest standards in heating. We are doing a small renovation - full reinsulation, a small kitchen extension at the rear.

We are in the process of getting quotes from builders, but just thought I might ask for advice here as the builder may just put in a bog standard system and I dont want to miss an opportunity here.

For example, perhaps I should put in a Nest system? Any tips on an oil burner make/model? We also will put in a stove in the living room with a back boiler. Any advice at all is appreciated..

Thanks

kifi

Anybody?

spongerobinson

I'm no expert, but if I was doing major work and had the opportunity, I'd definitely zone the system - downstairs heating, upstairs heating, and hot water. I'm currently looking into getting a Nest myself too, and haven't found any bad reviews. Only thing is with zoned heating, you'd need two Nests - one for downstairs and water, and another for upstairs.

Good quality TRVs on all rads as well would probably be a good thing.

As I said I'm no expert, so can't offer any opinion on boiler brands/models.

agusta

Grant vortex boiler or grant euroflame,The grant vortex is slightly more efficient.The grant euroflame is slightly cheaper