Repair Boiler

Different boilers life cycles till the first refit

Natural Gas Boilers

The lifespan of natural gas boilers is 15-30 years on average.

Pros

• Completely odorless.
• Cheaper in operating and maintaining than oil and electric ones.
• Not tied to the electrical grid = can heat when the power is off.

Cons

• In Canada, gas prices are constantly growing.
• A stable connection to the gas grid is required.
• Annual maintenance is a must to guarantee safety.

Electric Boilers

Electric boilers can serve up to 20-30 years.

Pros

• Highly efficient (≈99%).
• Compact, not challenging to install.
• No risk of leaks & explosions.
• No greenhouse gasses or other dangerous emissions.

Cons

• More expensive than other types of boilers.
• Your home won’t have heat in case of a power outage, you are to make shift with cold water.
• Can heat only small water amounts at once.

Diesel Boilers

Diesel boiler’s lifespan is approximately 15-20 years.

Pros

• Undemanding to operate.
• Equally effective in any season.
• Perfectly function during cold weather (hello, Canada!) until diesel fuel oil starts to thicken.

Cons

• Usually, reek of.
• Require combustion product utilization & frequent service.
• High maintenance expenses.

Solid Fuel Boilers

Proper serving and maintenance of a solid fuel boiler will provide a life expectancy of around 20 years.

Pros

• No need in the electrical or gas grid.
• Wood and coal are the cheapest types of fuel.
• Wood and coal never leak.

Cons

• Coal is not the best option if it goes about the environment.
• To replenish wood and coal resources is a time-consuming process. 
• There is a frequent need for maintenance (sometimes daily).

Pullet Boilers

Their lifespan is a bit shorter than of solid fuel ones: 15-20 years.

Pros

• One of the most energy-efficient types of boilers.
• Biomass pellets are environmentally-friendly.
• A biomass peppers system supports local businesses as most of the fuel is produced in the local communities.

Cons

• The initial cost is by an order more when compared to traditional, oil, or combi boilers. 
• Storing pellets requires a huge space.
• Just like solid fuel boilers, pellet boilers require frequent maintenance.

Combi Boilers

If it’s a quality model, the lifespan can reach up to 15 years.

Pros

• Combined boiler and water heater functions.
• Due to the size and simple installation, combi-boilers are also the most affordable type.
• Highly efficient, many even offer an ENERGY STAR rating.
• Perfect for small apartments as combi-boilers don’t need additional space for a storage tank.

Cons

• Water pressure loss. For example, if one person is taking a bath while another is washing up, some pressure can be lost for both.