Is the Worcester Bosch Greenstar Danesmoor System Utility 12/18 boiler a standard, combi or system model?

If you want a system boiler for your flat or house, the Worcester Bosch Greenstar Danesmoor System Utility 12/18 might be an option for you to consider.

System boilers need a hot water cylinder to work - normally fitted inside an airing or landing cupboard or similar spot. Unlike heat only boilers, they do not require a separate cold water tank, making them a more suitable choice if you have no loft, lack space in the attic, or are planning to do a loft conversion.

These boilers distribute hot water around your home to your taps and radiators using (often built-in) circulating pumps and they're easier to install as there is one less component (the water tank) to find room for. A system boiler needs to be programmed to tell it what times you want heat and hot water - unlike combi boilers, they don't provide hot water on demand.

Is the Worcester Bosch Greenstar Danesmoor System Utility 12/18 system suitable for my house or flat?

Whether this Worcester Bosch Greenstar Danesmoor System Utility 12/18 System boiler is right for where you live depends on its size or "output" level. Size does not mean its physical dimensions - it means how powerful it is.

A boiler’s output is a measurement of the amount of power it can use to provide hot water to your taps and radiators. The higher its output rate, the more water it can heat.

If your new boiler’s output is too low, your hot water might not be as hot as you want it to be. If it's too high, you’ll be paying more for oil than you need to.

The output of the Worcester Bosch Greenstar Danesmoor System Utility 12/18 system boiler is 18 kW, so which types of property would this be appropriate for?

An experienced PlumbProud heating engineer would recommend that the level of output from this Worcester Bosch Greenstar Danesmoor System Utility 12/18 System boiler would make it a suitable installation option for smaller homes and apartments with up to 10 radiators and one bathroom.

The size of the Worcester Bosch Greenstar Danesmoor System Utility 12/18 in millimetres

The Worcester Bosch Greenstar Danesmoor System Utility 12/18's dimensions are 855 mm [H] x 370 mm [W] x 600 mm [D].

If you use a floor-standing boiler like the Worcester Bosch Greenstar Danesmoor System Utility 12/18 for your central heating and you're interested in replacing it with a more compact, wall-mounted boiler, you can. Wall-mounted boilers have been the most popular choice over the last two decades among homeowners wanting to create more space within their properties. Bear in mind that, while wall-mounted units are cheap, you may have to pay more for installation if your current piping needs replacing because it's not compatible with your new system.

This additional cost would however be recouped in full over a few years because of the savings you make on your quarterly oil bills.

Worcester Bosch Greenstar Danesmoor System Utility 12/18 – condensing or non-condensing?

The Worcester Bosch Greenstar Danesmoor System Utility 12/18 is a condensing oil boiler - in fact, we recommend that you select this model or one of the latest condensing boilers on the market as the technology continues to improve over time.

Condensing boilers capture the heat still present in the flue exhaust gases and water vapour condensation created when the oil is burned and they recycle this back into the heating system to warm up the cold water re-entering the boiler from your radiators.

They're much more environmentally friendly and installing one results in much lower annual oil bills.

Is the Worcester Bosch Greenstar Danesmoor System Utility 12/18 system an environmentally friendly boiler?

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.

Gas boilers are responsible for dangerous atmospheric levels of nitrogen dioxide emissions in Britain's biggest cities and, overall, 14% of the UK’s greenhouse gases are produced by our domestic central heating systems.

Would installing a Worcester Bosch Greenstar Danesmoor System Utility 12/18 system boiler in your home be a green choice? Let's look at the numbers.

Boilers manufactured and installed in the UK are assigned energy efficiency ratings following testing to an agreed set of standards. These scores indicate how much energy the boiler uses and how much goes to waste when it's in operation.

By law, boilers must achieve a SEDBUK rating of "A" subject to achieving a minimum of 92% energy efficiency. Prior to April 2018, the minimum was 88% (88% and 89% on the SEDBUK are graded "B" and 90% and above is graded "A").

The Worcester Bosch Greenstar Danesmoor System Utility 12/18 was awarded an efficiency rating of 90% with a SEDBUK band rating of "A".

The Energy Related Products (ERP) Directive is a European directive which applies to all products that consume energy over their lifetime.

It encourages companies to create products that are environmentally friendlier at all life cycle stages, including initial manufacturing and end use right through to final disposal, with the aim of reducing harmful gas emissions.

The Worcester Bosch Greenstar Danesmoor System Utility 12/18 is rated "A".

How long is the warranty offered by the manufacturer for the Worcester Bosch Greenstar Danesmoor System Utility 12/18 boiler?

The Worcester Bosch Greenstar Danesmoor System Utility 12/18 is covered by a parts and labour warranty of 2 years following installation.