New gas central heating system

Heather_B

I live in a 2 bedroom house. I have been getting quotes to have full central heating system and combi boiler fitted. I have been told I could put combi boiler up in my loft as I do not have a lot of space. Other companies have advised this should not be done. Is there a problem if combi is in loft as I will have remote control for it.

[Deleted User]

In a prevoius house of mine the combi was in the loft.

Seems like a great idea until there is a leak. Not uncomon with combi boilers due to the costant on/off nature. Washers should be replaced regularly as part of a service to help prevent this. Ever since the leak it had a bucket underneath it just in case...

Not only they seem to be quite audible in the loft which gets annoying.

Cheers

southcoastrgi

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macman

I suspect that there's an RGI likes better come servicing or repair time than a boiler tucked away in a nice cold dark inaccessible loft. You can't mend it by remote control.
If I was an RGI in a future life (I hope not), then I think I'd be charging at least £30 extra just for the access hassle.
Modern boilers are very compact and can be fitted into a standard size kitchen wall unit. It also (usually) makes the flue, gas, power, and condensate drain runs easier to run in.
It can be done, but personally I wouldn't-in a 2 b/r house there ought to be room to put it somewhere better.