The time required to install a brand-new commercial boiler varies depending on multiple factors.
These include considerations like the boiler type being fitted, installation complexity and how readily available engineers, equipment and parts are. While a direct replacement in a single commercial boiler installation can take just a day, more complicated solutions can take from a few days to a few weeks for completion.
What are the factors affecting installation time?
The length of an installation is directly impacted by several factors. As a rule, the more straightforward an installation is, the fewer days it takes to finish. However, there are other factors beyond installation complexity that impact how long it takes to fit a commercial boiler.
Type and brand of boiler
Different types of commercial boiler, like electric and gas, can vary in how long it takes to install them. Commercial gas boilers typically take longer to fit than electric boilers as they need connections to mains gas supplies, ventilation systems and flues. Different brands of boiler also vary in how straightforward they are to fit.
Size and type of installation and system complexity
It’s understood that the larger a boiler is and the more complicated it is, the longer an installation will take. A standard boiler serving a small premises is much quicker to fit than a commercial boiler suppling heating and hot water needs at a largescale site with multiple buildings.
If the present system is outmoded or non-compliant with regulations, extra work required like installing new piping or upgrading gas lines can prolong installations.
Boiler location
When a boiler must be moved to another location, installation times tend to extend. This is because additional connections and pipework take time to put in place.
Unforeseen issues
Structural problems or hidden gas leaks discovered during installations can cause delays. Sometimes, such issues require additional expertise, labour and materials.
Engineer and equipment availability
Procuring parts and the specified boiler can impact installation time, as can the availability of a gas safe registered heating engineer with experience of commercial boilers.
Are you planning a new boiler installation at your business?
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