Is the Baxi EcoBlue 32 boiler a standard, combi or system model?

The Baxi EcoBlue 32 boiler is an option you may wish to consider if you're looking for a system boiler for your house or flat.

System boilers need a hot water cylinder to work, with the most popular installation location for cylinders being in an airing or landing cupboard. Unlike heat only boilers though, they don't require a separate cold water tank to go in the attic, making them suitable if roof space is at a premium or if you're planning a loft conversion in the future.

System boilers use (often built-in) circulating pumps to distribute hot water to your taps and radiators. Fitting is cheaper and quicker too because you don't need to find room for a water tank. Unlike with a combi boiler, which heats water it draws from the mains instantly, you have to program a system boiler with the times you want hot water and heating.

Is a Baxi EcoBlue 32 system boiler right for my house or apartment?

You should make sure that the boiler you choose for your property is the right "size". And size doesn't mean its physical dimensions. Size means how much power it has - the "output".

A boiler's output level measures how much power it can use to provide you with the hot water you need for your radiators and taps. If a boiler has a high output rate, it can heat greater volumes of water.

If you choose a boiler with too low an output, you'll find that the water coming out of your taps and in your radiators won't be as hot as you want it to be. Choosing one whose output is too high means you'll pay more than you need to for the gas your boiler needs to work.

The Baxi EcoBlue 32 system outputs at a maximum of 32 kW, so which types of property would this Baxi EcoBlue 32 System boiler be appropriate for?

A PlumbProud Gas Safe engineer would recommend that this Baxi EcoBlue 32 System boiler is suitable for larger properties including detached homes with 15 or more radiators and two or more bathrooms.

How big is the Baxi EcoBlue 32?

The Baxi EcoBlue 32 stands at 763 mm tall, 450 mm wide and 345 mm deep.

Is the Baxi EcoBlue 32 a condensing or non-condensing boiler?

Condensing boilers convert the warmth present in flue exhaust gases and water vapour condensation into heat which they then recycle to increase the temperature of the colder water returning to your system.

We recommend that homeowners choose a condensing boiler like the Baxi EcoBlue 32 for this reason - the more recent your model the better because the technology improves every year.

You'll benefit from lower quarterly gas bills and condensing boilers are also much more environmentally friendly.

How does the Baxi EcoBlue 32 system rate environmentally?

How we heat our homes has become a pressing issue of concern for many homeowners worried about climate change and the environmental impact of their personal choices.

Around 14% of the greenhouse gases produced in the UK is a result of our central heating systems. Gas boilers are responsible for dangerous levels of nitrogen dioxide emissions in some of our largest cities.

Would choosing a Baxi EcoBlue 32 system help in the fight against climate change? What do the performance statistics suggest?

All boilers manufactured after April 2018 in the UK must be rated as an “A” on the SEDBUK grading system, subject to a minimum energy efficiency rating of 92% or above. Before that, the minimum rate was 88% - boilers with an energy efficiency of 88% or 89% were given a “B” rating. Boilers scoring 90% or more were given an "A" rating.

The energy efficiency rating for a boiler describes the amount of energy it uses and how much goes to waste in operation.

The Baxi EcoBlue 32 has an efficiency rating of 89.1% with a SEDBUK grade of "B".

The ERP (or Energy Related Products Directive) is a European regulation governing products which require energy to operate throughout their lives and encourages manufacturers to create products that are more environmentally friendly.

The legislation is designed to reduce the potential for harmful gas emissions during manufacturing and actual use right through to the point of final disposal.

For the Baxi EcoBlue 32, the ERP rating is "A".

Does the Baxi EcoBlue 32 system boiler come with a warranty?

The manufacturer offers a parts and labour warranty of 5 years on the Baxi EcoBlue 32 boiler to new customers.