Don’t Get Left Out in the Cold: Schedule Your Gas Boiler Service Now!
With the cold winter months quickly approaching, now is the time to make sure your gas boiler is operating optimally and efficiently. Scheduling a gas boiler service is a great way to ensure your home or commercial space is warm and comfortable all winter long. This blog post will explain why you need to service […]
Is Underfloor Heating Enough to Heat a Room?
Having a good heating system at home is a necessity. If you’ve been considering switching to underfloor heating, the questions that linger in your mind are whether it’s effective at heating your home and how you can get the most out of it. We’re here to answer your questions. What is Underfloor Heating? Underfloor heating […]
Is central heating expensive to run?
Typically, heating accounts for roughly 30 percent of a New Zealand household’s annual energy use (that’s a huge chunk of your electrical bill!) And as energy costs rise and homes grow in size, the expense will only increase as well. Many Kiwi’s are taking drastic measures to cut down on their energy bill, and one […]
Home Heating Options: Radiant heating vs Convection
When it comes to home heating New Zealand is behind as many people still rely on ineffective and inefficient methods. Most kiwi’s still spend the winters cold or wasting money on expensive heating solutions. Here at Central Heating we have several options to help you control your home’s climate effectively. This blog we will focus […]
Takapuna Home Gets an Underfloor Heating Upgrade
Enjoying the breath-taking views at Takapuna beach before an underfloor heating installation. Our client was getting sick of the cold bathroom tiles on the Auckland winter mornings. After a tile in her bathroom cracked, she thought there was no better time to give us a call. Underfloor heating systems use PVC tubing embedded in the […]
Why Are Steel Radiators Popular?
Radiators come in all shapes and sizes. Some are made from cast iron, stainless steel, or aluminium. Besides the three, a significant number of models are manufactured from steel or mild steel. Choosing between these options can significantly affect your home’s energy efficiency and your comfortability, especially when the cold weather sets in. Among the […]
The Importance of Central Heating Service
Central heating systems come with a wide variety of benefits for homeowners in New Zealand. When installed properly and well-maintained, they help reduce utility bills throughout the year. In some cases, you may save up to 30 percent on your annual energy bill. Investing in the latest A-rated condensing boilers is a prudent choice since […]
Braemar Central Heating Servicing
Central heating in New Zealand is important, especially during winter months. Avoid the inconvenience, exorbitant costs, and nasty breakdowns of waiting until winter to get your central heating installation or servicing done. Timely maintenance, repair, or installation will also help lower your energy bill each year as you increase efficiency. Plus, regular servicing decreases the […]
New Underfloor Heating Heatpumps
Over the years, the world has seen winters getting colder and summers getting hotter. More often than not, households in the temperate regions have heating and cooling systems installed in houses. These installments often take at least 50% of the energy bill. Saving energy costs often will have to come from the heating and cooling […]
Compare Central Heating Boilers
Using a quality Central Heating System helps lower costs in running a home or a commercial space. Not only do they save on expenses but it also plays a role to a home or business’ owner quality of life. The boiler is considered one of the most important components of a central heating system because […]
Bosch Gas Boiler Servicing
Introduction When looking for Bosch gas boiler servicing, it’s vital to hire a licensed gas fitter from a company who has years of experience with Bosch boilers. A good service includes checking: Correct gas pressure and flow. A flue gas analyzer will be used to make sure the boiler is burning the right mixture of […]
Central Heating Solutions in Auckland
While Auckland enjoys a largely warm coastal climate, it gets an average low of 7oC in winter and a fair share of rainfall during summer. With the changeable weather and the big drops in temperature overnight, central heating proves to be a wonderful solution for keeping your home consistently warm while drying away any moisture […]
Big Radiator Central Heating System Installation In Auckland
We recently completed an installation of a big home radiator heating system for a 2 story home in St Heliers, Auckland. The home previously have a low pressure hot water cylinder, which was replaced by a gas boiler connected to the central heating system. The new radiator central heating systems consists of: Bosch 37kW gas […]
Using Heat Pumps for Underfloor Heating
Underfloor heating or radiant in-floor heating is increasing in popularity among Kiwi households due to its many advantages. Not only are heated floors lovely to walk on, but they are also economical, comfortable and energy efficient to run. Unlike other heating methods, radiant underfloor heating encourages heat to rise up through a space via convection, […]
Why Hydronic (Water-Based) Central Heating is Healthier
More people are choosing a hydronic central heating system for a number of reasons. The benefits simply stack up: silent operation, flexibility, comfortable heating, low maintenance and cost effectiveness. But perhaps the most compelling reason for choosing this space heating method is the fact that it makes your home healthier by improving indoor air quality. […]
Brivis Ducted Gas Heaters Review
Ducted gas heating is arguably the best method for keeping your home comfortably warm, especially if you’re living in regions with harsh winter season. It can provide central heating for the whole house whilst allowing you to heat individual zones only when needed. There are lots of ducted heating brands to choose from, but one […]
Are You A Central Heating Guru?
Are you a central heating guru? Do you have a passion for heating people’s homes and take pride in your work and installations? We are looking to add a new member to our team and you could be it! With a combined knowledge of over 80 years including EU and UK qualifications, we have a […]
Schedule Radiant Central Heating Maintenance Before Winter Comes
Autumn is already giving way to winter as a wild dose of snowfalls and downpours started rocking the southern parts of New Zealand. It’s going to get brutally cold pretty soon with the early arrival of winter. While we are having some briefly heavy rain showers here in Auckland, we’re still expecting weeks of cool, […]
Central Heating Costs NZ
No one is thinking about heating at moment but forecasts indicate that we are going to get hit with record cold winters in New Zealand during 2017-2020! Knowing it going to be cold, what will you do to stay warm in 2018? Run to the Warehouse last minute to grad a $99 heater off the […]
Bosch 18kW NG Boiler Installer For Central Heating System
Central heating using a natural gas boiler can be a very good option if you are looking at central heating for your home. Gas boilers are the an excellent choice in the North Island because of the availability of natural gas is at a cost per kWh that can only be beaten by geothermal heat […]
Introducing The Baxi Duo-Tec 1.24GA+ Outdoor Boiler
The Baxi Duo-Tec 1.24GA+ outdoor gas boiler is perfect for residential situations where demand is high and space is limited. This 24kW boiler uses adaptive technology to calibrate and adjust to either LPG and NG automatically. This makes for easy installation and less consumption. The gas adaptive valve eliminates the flue gas analysis meaning installation […]
Preslab Underfloor Heating System Installation
We just finished a preslab underfloor heating system installation for a home in Silverdale, Auckland. The is a new home being built, the perfect time to get underfloor heating installed. Our specialist laid underfloor heating pipe on top of mesh and used wire tie downs to keep the pipe in place. The system consists of […]
Compare Central Heating Costs
If you are looking to install or upgrade your central heating, no doubt you want the most bang for your buck. This means that you will need to consider what is the best option for your installation and your needs. There are various systems types to choose from and knowing the benefits of each can […]
Cost And Custom Blamed For Lack Of Central Heating In NZ Homes
Everyone loves traditions. They can signify a belief or behaviour with its roots steeped in history of years or people long gone but not forgotten. Unfortunately, one such tradition in New Zealand is leaving around 95% of our population living in cold, draughty homes and suffering from a slew of health related problems. What tradition […]
Be Prepared Winter 2017 Is Coming!
Summer was more than a tad strange this year! While there were places in New Zealand that basked in the long drawn out hot days of a traditional summer, most of us were left wondering if it would ever truly arrive, and when it did show up for 2 or 3 days at a time, […]
Central heating gone smart
Central heating systems over the years have moved with the times, form the first systems used by the romans to modern condensing technology. Steadily moving with advances in technology offering users extra levels of comfort and control. So what’s next in the world of comfort heating? These days the majority of us use a Smart […]
Got your central heating terminology right?
You suddenly feel the cold snip one morning and decide.. “I want central heating”. Next thing you do is go to your preferred search engine and start searching for a central heating installer or supplier. The results are overwhelming and most likely not what you were actually looking for. In principal searching the term “Central […]
How does a radiator central heating work?
There are mainly two types of radiator heating. Floor and wall in a form of a radiator. In a hydronic radiant floor system, it pumps heated water through tubing placed in a pattern underneath the floor. The water can be heated by an oil fired burner, a gas fired burner or kerosene, gas or solar […]
Oxygen barrier pipe can protect your central heating
An oxygen barrier pipe in short protects your water heater from rusting also any other system components such as valves etc. Corrosion can happen and cause damage in as little as one to two years unprotected. The oxygen barrier pipe prevents oxygen from penetrating the material of the central heater system thus reducing greatly the […]
Got your gas central heating service sorted?
Winter is slowly approaching, book your service and be ready. Yes friends we are talking about the W word, winter is coming quicker than we all like unfortunately. As the proverb says we need to “make hay while the sun shines”. The last thing you want to do is to be in the middle of […]
Why Is Radiator Heating A Good Option?
Radiant heating systems come with many benefits when it comes to heating your home. Is it widely accepted as the most comfortable type of heating system. Delivering consistent warmth while being silent and not forcing air, it provides a very natural feeling heat and a gently ambient heat form for the entire house. Compared to […]
Heat Pump Underfloor Heating Systems
One type of underfloor heating system you can use when putting together a central heating system is the heat pump underfloor heating system. Why is this system the one to go for? Heat pump underfloor heating systems are extremely efficient systems. The reason for this is that heat pump use electricity to move heat, not […]
Home Radiator Repairs
Are you having an issue with your radiator? You will be pleased to know that it may be possible to fix the problem without a professional. What can you do to fix a radiator that isn’t working? Check the lock shield. If one of your radiators are not working, first thing you need to do […]
Central Heating Special For Aucklanders!
We are currently have a special on a central heating system for all Aucklanders. The Bosch Condensing Hydronic Heat Boiler is an excellent system for home heating, providing extremely efficient low cost heating to your home. By utilising condensing technology to recover waste heat, it then expells this through the flue system of the built […]
laing underfloor heating systems (German made)
Brilliant German made system introduced into New Zealand about 10-15 years ago. Very compact and can easily supply efficient heat to smaller and midsize floor areas. Laos ideal with for combination systems where low temperature and high temperature systems need to be combined. For example radiators and underfloor heating. Laing is a unique and one […]
Why Should I Get Central Heating?
These days there are many heating systems available which you can choose from to heat your home. Among these is the central heating system. Firstly, what is a central heating system? Central heating systems are system which typically use hot air, gas or electricity to provide heat to multiple rooms within a building, such as […]
Underfloor Heating Manifold Specification
Possible situations: This is for low temperature water that has no circulation pump for the underfloor heating requirement, i.e. no circulation pump in heat source. Situations: Low temperature buffer tank – Controlled at Max temp of 45˚C Temperature controlled ring main – Includes: Manifold End set with pressure gauge 0-4 bar,3/8″ Auto air, ½” […]
Pre-Winter Radiator Heating Service
Winter is at the door and in recent nights Aucklanders could feel the chill! Central Heating Auckland is now offering a full service of your existing gas or electric heated central heating system… ..at a special price of $ 399 including GST! Snuggle up this winter without having to worry your central heating. We ensure your […]
Underfloor Heating for retirement home
Another successful Underfloor Heating installation North of Auckland. This retirement home will be running two 32 KW Tahiti natural gas boilers to power over 3200 meters of underslab underfloor heating! Five manifolds will manage over 15 zones with individual temperature control ensuring maximum efficiency and reliable heat for the elderly. What are the benefits of […]
Gas Boiler Service – The right time
With summer ahead your central heating system will be winding down and the last thing you will be thinking about is the cold! One thing you should be considering is getting a professional to service your existing gas powered underfloor or radiator system. Like everything else in life we maintain your central heating system will show its […]
Central Heating For Auckland Homes
If you are looking to heat your home efficiently and effectively, a central heating system is the answer. Central heating has been around for many years, and is now at a point where the systems have been developed into highly efficient systems that heat your home for very little cost. There are a wide range […]
Indirect Storage Water Heaters
Indirect water heating is a method where water is heated using a heat exchanger and a heat transfer fluid. The water that is heated by the heat source is never used out of the hot tap. This is different tot he direct water heating where water to be heated is in direct contact with the […]
Central Heating Boiler Repair and Installation
Central Heating NZ and Plumbing have been repairing, servicing and installing new central heating boilers for almost 10 years in the greater Auckland area. Our knowledge of old and new technologies enables us to trouble shoot, identify and repair faults quickly saving you time and money. This particular installation was to replace a 15 year old […]