Bathroom and kitchen boilers

When installing new boilers in bathrooms and kitchen boilers there are a few things to consider first.

Fitting a kitchen boiler

The main thing to think about when installing kitchen boilers is their position in relation to appliances and units.

If your kitchen boiler is re-housed (i.e. a new cabinet is put around it by a joiner or plumber) it's essential that you consult a Gas Safe registered installer to check that the ventilation is sufficient to allow the boiler to operate safely. Without proper ventilation there could be a risk of carbon monoxide poisoning, which can be fatal.

When housing kitchen boilers you also need to allow sufficient space around it for servicing and maintenance. If other appliances or cupboards are too close, a heating engineer may not be able to access the necessary areas.

As with planning an extension, if you have to re-site your kitchen boiler it is classed as a new installation, so if your boiler is not a High Efficiency boiler then you will need to get a new one to conform to building regulations.

Fitting a bathroom boiler

If you are making changes to your bathroom and plan to move your bathroom boiler, building regulations state that the boilers in bathrooms can only be sited within specific zones within the room. All Glow-worm boilers can be installed in zones 2 or 3 - however you should always seek advice from your installer about your particular installation.

If you'd like to run a power shower from your bathroom boiler, then you'll need a system boiler - a combi boiler would not be able to deliver a sufficiently high flow rate.

Again, speak to your installer to plan ahead for all of these factors.