There are three top heating options for off-grid homes without mains gas: LPG, oil, and biomass.
Oil is the most popular way of heating an off-grid home. Oil boilers are very efficient at heating water for central heating and plenty of hot water. These boilers are often seen as reliable and require little maintenance. Oil is easy to source and can be delivered regularly. However, the price of oil fluctuates, making it difficult to predict annual running costs.
LPG boilers are a popular method of both heating a home and as a cooking fuel. LPG boilers are very efficient and can be installed at a reasonable cost, but running costs may be higher than a mains gas boiler. These boilers are compact so can easily be installed in small spaces. LPG gas is easily available from many suppliers to fill the storage tank.
Biomass boilers burn wood, usually in the form of small pellets. They are popular for homes that are close to woods where fallen branches can be used as fuel. However, biomass boilers require a lot of work. They need cleaning regularly and wood must be carried from storage then fed into the boiler fire. Furthermore, not all areas in the UK are close to a biomass fuel supplier.
For most off-grid homes, oil or LPG boilers are typically seen as the best options for heating. They require little attention as long as they are serviced every year. For boiler service in Oswestry, Chester, Wrexham and other nearby areas, contact Xgas.
