What is Boiler Plus?

Boiler Plus is government legislation that aims to improve how homes in the UK use energy by increasing the efficiency of their heating systems.

A Vaillant heating control on the way in a living room

Since 2018, all boilers must have a minimum ErP efficiency of 92% and all installations must have time and temperature controls fitted, if they aren't already present and working correctly.

In addition, combi boilers, which make up a significant proportion of the market, will require one of four additional requirements to be fitted. Each will need to be discussed with your customer and suited to each homeowner’s circumstances:

Load compensation

The ability to modulate the flow temperature from the boiler based on the actual room temperature, this requires the control and boiler to ‘speak’ the same language.

Weather compensation

The ability to modulate the flow temperature from the boiler based on the outdoor temperature.

Smart control

A heating control that provides automation and optimisation.

PFGHRD

Passive Flue Gas Heat Recovery Device

Boiler Plus in Scotland and Wales

Boiler Plus in Wales

Boiler Plus policy in Wales includes the requirement for the smart thermostat to also feature remote access.

For a complete solution that meets the 4 additional measures of Boiler Plus in Wales, we would recommend pairing an ecoTEC plus with a myVAILLANT connect internet gateway and the myVaillant app with either the sensoHOME or sensoCOMFORT heating control.

Boiler Plus in Scotland

Boiler Plus policy in Scotland meanwhile has been expanded to apply to all gas boiler replacements (so includes system and open vent boilers as well as combi).

Controls requirements remain the same as England.

How easy is it comply with Boiler Plus?

Using Vaillant controls, you can easily, effortlessly and efficiently meet the requirements for Boiler Plus. Vaillant offers a range of solutions to meet all requirements:
sensoCOMFORT heating control

Weather-compensating system controls

  • Weather compensating
  • Intuitive interface
  • Energy dashboard
  • Multiple heating circuits with domestic hot water control
  • App controlled (with the myVAILLANT connect internet gateway

How will Boiler Plus affect my business?

Depending on which controls you currently fit, you may be Boiler Plus-ready, in which case you’re good to go!

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