Can a boiler be in a bedroom?

Gabriel-Ernest

Our combi is in a corner of the kitchen and has a pipe and vent to the outside.

paul_h

Yes, so long as it's a balanced flue/room sealed, there's no problem.

Not sure I would like it though...:rolleyes:

If placement is a problem, it could always go in the loft if access is reasonable. Not ideal, but I reckon I would prefer it in the loft than in a bedroom...

If there was absolutely no alternative to a bedroom, I would certainly fit a mains-powered CO detector in the same room.

WhatKatyDid_2

Thanks everyone for all the advice suggestions. yes, it did bother me a bit, but couldn't see any other way of rearranging the rooms to create the extra space I needed... however some friends have popped in today & the hubby came up with a great suggestion, that won't involve me having to use the "boiler room" as a bedroom.... just get a couple of radiators shifted (and probably replaced with tall thin ones instead). So next question - how much roughly to get that done?? lol!!!! questions, questions.....

stevie_wonder

I have boiler in bedroom, and my parents had their boiler in what was my bedroom years ago. We are replacing the current boiler (in my eldest daughters room - 3 yrs old) as it is old, noisy and not working very well. The new boilers are much quieter safer etc. We are planning to build a cupboard around it, put louvre doors on, probably use it for bedding and towels etc
PS we have a Carbon monoxide alarm in the room as well as a smoke alarm, just in case

Loobysaver

Well call me a bad mother, but we have a boiler in my daughters bedroom!

It was there when we moved in when she was 2 so she is quite used to the background humming, I think she finds it therapeutic!

I don't understand the comment about "co2 being chuckedd out into the bedroom"?? The boiler is on an outside wall with the correct flue etc and is regularly serviced by British Gas.

skylight

We too have a boiler in the girls room! Moved into the council place 8 years ago and we had the main room with boiler (Swaped now, so the girls have the room).

It is serviced every year, looked after, itsn't noisy and I have 2 x CO2 detectors in the bedroom too, replaced every few years.

Okay, I am not really happy about it, but I get what I am given so make the best out of the situation and make sure that its safe.

jackieb

My sister's MIL had a hip replacement. When she came home from hospital her bed was moved into the livingroom as the stairs were difficult for her. Some visitor (nurse or OT) came in and told her she wasn't allowed to sleep there as that's where the boiler was. It was a back boiler so I don't know if that makes a difference.

I know I would never want to have a boiler in any of my bedrooms.

Nile

There seems to be some confusion about CO (carbon monoxide) which some people mistake for CO2. CO detectors are suitable for detecting leaks of CO........such as when the flue is partially or wholly blocked, or due to a faulty appliance.

A carbon monoxide detector is no substitute for regular servicing of the appliance(s).

CO is a poisonous gas that cannot be seen and has no smell. If you intend buying and fitting a CO detector, a mains or battery operated detector will alert you with an audible alarm if CO is detected. The cardboard type will not.

I am not an expert on the subject.;) I have had mains powered CO detectors fitted in my home since 1994. I also have my appliances maintained/checked by a Corgi registered engineer every year.

Canucklehead

Hi Jackieb.

The person who said that was on the ball and is right.

Back boilers are open flue ie; they take air from the room to burn the gas.(as opposed to the room sealed mentioned earlier.)
These are the ones to watch and have a CO detector fitted near them.
Both the fire and the back boiler use the same flue.

It is against regs to fit an open flued gas appliance in a room used for sleeping unless it is protected by some form of Oxygen Depletion Device (ODD). This cuts the pilot light out if the level of oxygen in the room falls below a certain level.
Corgi Guy.

jackieb

Thanks. She has the same one as us. I have a breakdown and maintenance contract with BG so ours gets serviced every year. I'd be scared not to.