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Boiler Installation & Replacement Across Kent

New combi, system and regular boilers installed by Gas Safe engineers

Drips provides professional boiler installation and replacement across West Malling, Kings Hill, Maidstone, Tonbridge, Tunbridge Wells, Bromley, Sevenoaks and the surrounding areas. We’ll help you choose the right boiler for your property, hot-water demand and budget.

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Drips Gas Safe engineer installing a new wall-mounted boiler in a Kent home

Unsure what boiler you need?

Vented and unvented describe the type of hot-water cylinder, not the boiler itself. Both system and heat-only boilers can be connected to a suitably designed vented or unvented cylinder.

Combi Boiler
System Boiler
Heat-Only Boiler

Combi boiler

A combi boiler provides central heating and heats mains water instantly when a tap or shower is opened. It does not normally require a separate hot-water cylinder or storage tanks, making it a popular choice for properties with limited space.

Benefits

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    Compact installation without a separate hot-water cylinder.
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    Hot water is heated on demand.
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    No stored hot water to run out or reheat.
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    Often well suited to flats and smaller or medium-sized homes.
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    Less piping, makes the istallation typically cheaper.
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    Hot water is instant meaning you only pay for what you are using.

Things to consider

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    Hot-water performance depends on the property’s incoming mains pressure and flow rate.
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    Using several outlets simultaneously can reduce the available flow.
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    It may not be suitable for homes with several bathrooms or very high hot-water demand.

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System Boiler

A system boiler operates on a sealed primary heating circuit and contains many of the main heating components, such as the circulation pump and expansion vessel, within the boiler. It heats a separate hot-water cylinder, which may be vented or unvented depending on the property and system design.

Benefits

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    Can support several hot-water outlets when paired with a correctly sized cylinder.
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    Requires fewer external heating components than a heat-only boiler.
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    Does not require a feed and expansion tank for the primary heating circuit.
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    The cylinder can usually include an immersion heater for backup.

Things to consider

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    Requires space for a hot-water cylinder.
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    Stored hot water is limited by the cylinder’s usable capacity.
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    An unvented cylinder’s performance depends on adequate incoming mains pressure and flow.

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Heat-Only Boiler

A heat-only boiler—also called a regular boiler—provides heat to the central-heating system and an indirect hot-water cylinder. The circulation pump, expansion arrangement and other system components are normally installed separately. The primary circuit can be open-vented or sealed, and the hot-water cylinder can be vented or unvented where correctly designed.

Benefits

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    Flexible option for existing traditional or larger heating systems.
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    Often suitable for properties with complex heating zones or high heat demands.
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    External components can be selected to suit the system design.
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    A correctly sized cylinder can supply several hot-water outlets.

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    Usually needs more external components than a system boiler.
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    A sealed arrangement requires an appropriately sized expansion vessel and filling arrangement.

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Speak to the Drips team for professional advice on boiler types, suitable installation options and the likely costs for your property. Request a quotation today and we’ll help you choose the right solution.

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Expert Plumbing Advice

Frequently Asked Questions

I have a leak!! How do I stop it!?
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If it is safe to do so, turn off your water at the internal stopcock and switch off any affected appliance. Place a container or towels beneath the leak, keep water away from electrical fittings and call Drips on 07301 057450. For a major or uncontrollable leak, turn off the water and contact us immediately.
I smell gas! What do I do?
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Open doors and windows, avoid smoking, naked flames and operating any electrical switches. Leave the property and immediately call the free, 24-hour National Gas Emergency Service on 0800 111 999. Do not rely on this website’s contact form during a gas emergency.* Turn off the gas emergency control valve (also called gas emergency shut off valve) at the meter, unless the meter is located in a basement or cellar or at the LPG bulk tank or storage vessels.
* Extinguish all naked flames and don’t smoke.
* Don’t operate electrical switches (including turning light switches on or off) because this can ignite escaping gas
* If you’re feeling unwell, visit your GP or hospital immediately and let them know you may have been exposed to carbon monoxide.
* Call us to send one of our gas safe professional emergency operatives to you
* Don’t turn the gas supply on again until it’s been checked by a gas safe engineer

in the kitchen sink cupboard, under the stairs, garage or boiler area. Lastly, the mains shut off to the house generally at the end of your driveway, or on the walkway directly in front of your driveway.

Once you have done this, please call us to assist you in a repair.
I have no heating or hot water—can you help urgently?
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Yes. Drips provides urgent boiler and heating assistance across our service area. Call 07301 057450 and tell us what has happened, including any fault code displayed on your boiler. We will advise you on the safest next step and arrange an engineer as quickly as availability allows.
What warranties are available with a new boiler?
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Warranty periods vary according to the boiler manufacturer and model selected. We will explain the available manufacturer-backed warranty, its conditions and any servicing requirements clearly within your quotation before installation.
Are your engineers appropriately qualified?
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. Gas safe registered
. H3 licence (safe installation of cylinders and unvented cylinders)
. NVQ 2-3
. Health and safety CSCS Card
. DBS check certificates
. RECC registered
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