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Product Info – Gas Worx
1. Combi Boiler (Combination Boiler)
✅ Pros: Compact, no tank, hot water on demand, energy-efficient.
❌ Cons: Struggles with high hot water demand, not for low mains pressure, no backup heater.
2. System Boiler
✅ Pros: Hot water to multiple taps, no loft tank, efficient for medium/large homes.
❌ Cons: Needs hot water cylinder, can run out, more complex install.
3. Regular (Heat-Only) Boiler
✅ Pros: Reliable for large homes, works with low water pressure, supports many taps, backup immersion heater.
❌ Cons: Needs tank + cylinder, hot water limited, less efficient, longer install.
Product Info – Chirp Energy
1. Air Source Heat Pump (ASHP)
✅ Pros: Efficient, lowers running costs, reduces carbon footprint, good with underfloor/radiators, grants available.
❌ Cons: Higher upfront cost, best for well-insulated homes, may need bigger radiators, efficiency drops in cold.
2. Ground Source Heat Pump (GSHP)
✅ Pros: Very efficient year-round, long lifespan, lowers bills/emissions.
❌ Cons: Expensive, needs outdoor space, disruptive install, best for insulated homes.
3. Solar PV Panels
✅ Pros: Generate free electricity, cut bills, long lifespan, sell excess power.
❌ Cons: High upfront cost, needs roof space/sunlight, no heat directly, payback varies.
4. Air Conditioning (Renewable Cooling/Heating)
✅ Pros: Heating + cooling, efficient, improves air quality, pairs with solar PV.
❌ Cons: Upfront cost, more electricity use, needs servicing, less efficient in poor insulation.
5. Battery Storage
✅ Pros: Store solar/wind energy, cut grid reliance, backup in outages, maximise renewable use.
❌ Cons: High upfront cost, limited capacity, batteries degrade, best with solar/wind.
6. Small Wind Turbine
✅ Pros: Generates on-site electricity, works day/night, cuts bills, long lifespan.
❌ Cons: Needs windy location, planning permission, high cost, space/visual impact.
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