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we specialise in supply & installation of central heating systems and replacement boilers. With over 20 years experience, we offer you an expert advice on a wide range of central heating services, from condensing boilers to the very latest in renewable technologies.
Who knows central heating better than a company dedicated to one thing?
enjoy a reputation as Europe's No. 1 and UK most widely used boiler (it accounts for 70% of the boilers in British homes). Manufacturing since 1874, Vaillant have two Best Buy recommendations from “Which?” magazine for their ecoTEC range and recently won two prestigious CORGI Awards.
Older type boilers tend to waste a lot of valuable energy, with many converting as little as 60% of your expensive gas into useful heat. By comparison a condensing boiler from Bestheat.co.uk can achieve conversion rate of up to 98% – producing annual savings of £285.00 per year*.
*Energy savings and consumption calculated using DEFRA data for a three bedroom semi-detached house with an old heavyweight boiler. Money saving calculated using British Gas Websaver 5 Tariff January 2010.
As Vaillant approved installers, we now offer an exclusive 5 years warranty on boilers fitted by us - enjoy complete peace of mind and saving of up to £1000.00 on the cost of a typical extended warranty scheme.
The Scottish Boiler Scrappage Scheme started on Monday 24th May and finished in 24hrs! At BestHeat.co.uk we're committed to make a real change. That's why we're offering £400.00 savings across all Vaillant boilers installed and commissioned by us. You do not need to have G rated boiler to take advantage of this offer! For more information click the banner on the right.
What do we do?
We simply provide better heating for your home! At BestHeat.co.uk we can advise on, supply and install everything that involves keeping you warm.
- New Central Heating Installations
- Power-flushing
- Existing Central Heating Upgrades
- Conversions from Electrical to Gas Systems
- Thin 8mm to Efficient 15mm Pipework Upgrades
- Breakdowns / Servicing / Maintenance
- New Boiler Installations
- Radiators / Radiator Valves
- Underfloor Heating
- New Pumps / Programmers / Thermostats
- New Tanks / Cylinders
As well as full range of Gas Safe certified services, we can also offer renewable energy systems. These include supply and install of solar panels, ground source heat pumps, air source heat pumps, stoves with back boilers and more. For more details on renewables please visit: Future Proof Energy Ltd
Solar water heating – what is it?
Solar water heating or solar thermal, is about using free energy from the sun to produce domestic hot water for showers, baths and hot taps. Solar thermal technology should not be confused with photovoltaic (solar electric) panels which produce electricity from sunlight.
Hot water accounts for a significant proportion of the overall domestic energy consumption. Under UK conditions, a household can easily produce approx 60% of the hot water it needs over the course of a year from solar.
How does solar thermal work?
Typical solar system components are as follows:
- solar collectors (tubes or panels, usually mounted on a roof)
- pump connected to a controller
- hot water cylinder with two heating coils (twin coil cylinder).
Power of sunlight is used to heat fluid (antifreeze) that circles in the collectors. When fluid in the collectors is hotter than the water in the cylinder then the controller activates the pump to pump the fluid through the coil in the cylinder, thus heating water in the cylinder for showers and hot water taps. The second heating coil in the cylinder is connected to a back-up heating source (gas/oil/electric boiler, heat pump or stove) to provide hot water when there isn’t enough sunshine.
Is my home suitable for solar thermal?
Ideally, solar collectors should be south-facing (south-east or south-west) and free of shade, at an angle of between 20 and 50 degrees, but east-west installations are also possible. Rooftop collectors are the most popular, but they can also be mounted at ground level on special frames. Roof mounted collectors are usually a ‘permitted development’, so planning permission is not needed. Exceptions include National Parks, Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, conservation areas and listed buildings.
Hot water cylinder is necessary for the system to work efficiently. Integration with a “combi” gas boiler (which heats the water on demand when you turn on a hot water tap) is possible.
How many collectors will I need?
Number of collectors closely corresponds with the size of hot water cylinder. As a rule of thumb, you will need 100 litres water capacity in the cylinder per 1 solar panel (approx 2 sq m). Typically, 100 litre of hot water is adequate for 1-2 people. Therefore, the most common systems comprise of 3 collectors and 300 litre twin coil hot water cylinders.
Which collector type should I chose?
There are two types of solar thermal collectors typically used in the UK: Flat panel and evacuated tube collectors. Both have their strength and weaknesses – for example, evacuated tubes perform better on cold sunny days and flat panels protrude less from the roof – but overall they deliver similar value for money.
How much hot water can solar thermal system produce?
A typical solar water heating system in the UK will produce between 40% and 70% of the hot water a household uses over the course of a year for showers etc. Specifically, our 2 flat panel collectors are producing 1549 kWh of heat per annum.
What’s the likely cost?
A typical solar thermal system mounted on a roof in the UK will cost between £4,500 and £5,000. These figures includes all the plumbing connections, scaffolding and labour cost.
2 flat panel complete solar thermal system supplied and installed by us will cost (on average – depending on building specifics) only £3,700 including VAT.
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At BestHeat.co.uk we are a friendly bunch of local Gas Safe accredited heating engineers operating in Edinburgh, Lothians, Fife and surrounding area. BestHeat.co.uk is a division of Future Proof Energy Ltd. It's a small, family run business and we’re not part of any anonymous franchise or national chain.
As approved Vaillant engineers, we mainly supply and install Europe's number one boilers all with 5 years warranty. On request, we are able to source and install any other boiler brand, followed by standard manufacturer warranty. The range is complimented by radiators, thermostatic valves and controls representing ultimate quality. Overall we are ideally placed to carry out the most challenging of central heating installations (or any part of it) to keep you warm and your heating bills down.
We really like it if someone is honest, punctual, professional and courteous, and we demand nothing else from ourselves. This straight forward approach has seen us installing many central heating upgrades, always to our Customers satisfaction.
If you're looking for the cheapest possible solution please do NOT contact us. By genuinely priding ourselves to be the best, we're certainly not the cheapest, but equally we're not the most expensive. At BestHeat.co.uk we aim to succeed by offering good value for money based on years of experience, safety and efficient service.
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| Monday to Saturday 8AM - 6PM | Monday to Saturday 6PM - 8AM | Sunday | |
| BestHeat.co.uk Hourly Rate: | £40.00 | £80.00 | On request |
| Boiler Service: | *£120.00 | *£150.00 | - |
| Gas Safe Certificate: | *£120.00 | *£150.00 | - |
| Estimates: | **Free | **Free | - |
* denotes Fixed Price work
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We rely on the recommendations of satisfied customers so it is vital that we charge correctly and fairly for our work. Customers come back to us repeatedly because of the relationship of trust between us. We will NOT talk you into any work that is not needed and we will NOT overcharge you under any circumstances. Our prices are transparent and clearly displayed. Please be aware of our charges before contacting BestHeat.co.uk
| Hourly Rates: | There is a minimum charge of one hour on all jobs, thereafter work is charged in 15 minute increments. All rates exclude the cost of materials and are subject to VAT at the prevailing rate. |
| Day Rate Work: | Charges are based on a full 10 hour day and must equate to hours actually worked. The charge must be reduced pro rata if less than 10 hours are worked. Day Rates are based on the hourly charge less 10%. |
| Fixed Price: | Written and verbal quotations are available from our engineers or we are happy to make an appointment for an estimator to assess your job. All quotations are subject to VAT at the prevailing rate. |
| No Extra Charges: | Customers will not be charged for parking, the time engineers spend travelling to jobs (unless more than one hours drive from Kirkcaldy), or the London congestion charge. |
| Estimates: | **Estimates are generally non chargeable. Some estimates may incur a charge depending on the nature of the work, the area and the time of the appointment. Any charge made will be deducted from the final invoice. |
| Materials: | Materials supplied by BestHeat.co.uk will be charged at cost plus 20%. Collection time will be kept to a minimum - any charge will be agreed with the customer in advance and not exceed 45 minutes. |
| Invoice: | An invoice will always be produced clearly showing a full description of work carried out - a breakdown of the cost of labour and the materials used. |
| Payment: | Payment must be made in full by cheque or cash to the engineer upon receipt of invoice. We do not accept credit or debit card payments. |
