Firebird Envirogreen Systempac C44 - a system boiler, regular boiler or combi boiler?

The Firebird Envirogreen Systempac C44 may be worth considering if you are looking for a system boiler for your house or flat.

This type of boiler is better for larger homes and larger families where the demand for water is likely to be higher.

System boilers use a cylinder that draws water from the mains, heats it and then keeps it warm. The cylinder stores a large amount of water, meaning that you should have hot water all day. To be certain of this, make sure that you program your boiler to draw and heat water to meet times when demand is greater, like first thing in the morning before you and your family members go to work or school, and for the evening when everyone gets home.

Unlike heat only boilers, you won't need to find room in your attic for a cold water storage tank - suitable if you don't have an attic, your attic space is very limited, or you are planning an attic conversion in the near future.

Should I install a Firebird Envirogreen Systempac C44 system boiler in my house or flat?

Selecting the right boiler for your property means selecting a boiler that is the right size. And, by size, we don't mean how big it is, we mean how powerful it is - the "output".

The output of a boiler is measured in kilowatts. The output level determines the maximum power a boiler can use in heating the water needed for the baths, showers, taps and radiators in your home.

It's important to choose a boiler with an appropriate level of output for your property. Your boiler should be able to cope with periods of peak demand in your property and not just your average usage.

An output rate that is too low will result in an inadequate supply of hot water, while an output that is too high will mean the boiler will cost more to run than is necessary.

The output of the Firebird Envirogreen Systempac C44 system is 44 kW kilowatts, so which types of property would this be appropriate for?

An experienced PlumbProud Gas Safe boiler installer would likely recommend that this Firebird Envirogreen Systempac C44 System boiler would be suitable for larger properties including detached homes with 15 or more radiators and two or more bathrooms.

What size is the Firebird Envirogreen Systempac C44 boiler?

The dimensions of the Firebird Envirogreen Systempac C44 are 1,074 mm [H] x 839 mm [W] x 853 mm [D].

The Firebird Envirogreen Systempac C44 boiler is an external, floor-standing system boiler benefiting from sturdy weatherproof housing that provides reliable protection from the UK’s changeable weather, rusting, and water ingress.

Because they're installed outdoors, you save valuable space inside your home and you'll never hear the boiler in operation. An external boiler is also much easier for a service engineer to access if it breaks down or needs repair.

External boilers cut the risk of carbon monoxide leaking into your home and, because the oil it uses for power is stored outside, you greatly reduce the potential for indoor oil leakages which often cause severe damage as well as unpleasant odours that can be very hard to get rid of.

Is this Firebird boiler non-condensing or condensing?

The Firebird Envirogreen Systempac C44 boiler is a condensing oil boiler and we recommend that you select one of the latest models if possible.

Condensing boilers reduce homeowners' oil bills and are better for the environment. They do this by capturing and recycling the heat still present in the flue exhaust gases and water vapour condensation produced when boilers burn oil to generate the power they need to operate.

How energy efficient is the Firebird Envirogreen Systempac C44 system?

The effects of climate change on the environment are leading many homeowners to question the damage they might be doing by the way they heat their homes.

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 Firebird Envirogreen Systempac C44 system help the environment? Let’s see what the performance figures 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 Firebird Envirogreen Systempac C44 has an efficiency rating of 93.8% with a SEDBUK grade of "A".

The Energy Related Products Directive (ERP) was introduced in 2015 and applies to all products that consume energy throughout their lifetime, including during the manufacturing process and at the point of final disposal.

The purpose of the ERP is to ensure that companies create products that are kinder to the environment by reducing both the energy they use and the harmful emissions they produce.

The Firebird Envirogreen Systempac C44 has an ERP rating of "A".

How long is the warranty period on a Firebird Envirogreen Systempac C44 system boiler?

Parts and labour charges incurred during a repair on the Firebird Firebird Envirogreen Systempac C44 boiler are covered by a 2 year warranty.