Gas boiler in the kitchen: how to install it yourself, instructions, photo and video tutorials

A gas boiler is rightfully considered one of the most optimal options for heating the kitchen and the house as a whole. Today we will tell you what to look for when choosing a unit and consider the features of the most popular models.

Who said that a kitchen with a gas boiler cannot be stylish and have organic décor?

Pros and cons of gas boilers

Despite the fact that today gas prices do not stop growing, gas boilers remain irreplaceable. In private houses, boilers are usually installed in separate, specially designated rooms. In ordinary apartments, the most optimal place for their installation is the kitchen.

Kitchens with a gas boiler can be found not only in private houses

Before considering the features of such designs, let's look at their advantages and disadvantages.

Benefits

Gas-fired boilers have a number of undoubted advantages. Among them:

• long service life;
• device reliability;
• the possibility of high-quality heating of premises with a large area;
• ease of management;
• wide range of models;
• affordable cost;
• ease of maintenance.

A gas boiler is a simple and at the same time effective device that allows you to heat the room at your discretion

It is thanks to these advantages that gas boilers remain one of the most popular heating devices.

disadvantages

But the design was not without flaws. And before deciding to buy a boiler, you must carefully familiarize yourself with them. The main disadvantages include:

• the ability to work only with a gas pipe;
• the need to obtain permission to install the unit;
• the formation of soot in the process of burning an energy carrier;
• dependence of the efficiency on the pressure in the gas pipeline;
• difficulty in installing the boiler, ventilation system and chimney, which cannot be done by hand.

The installation of gas equipment is always fraught with certain difficulties.

In connection with the last point, many are wondering whether it is possible to install a gas boiler yourself? Yes, it is possible, but not at all desirable. Requires special equipment skills and work permit. And in general, any manipulations with gas equipment (and the installation of a gas boiler in the kitchen is no exception) should be trusted by specialists.

Selection criteria - 4 aspects to pay attention to

Before buying a boiler, you need to decide which unit is right for you. The choice depends on the purpose of operation, housing area and other aspects. Gas boilers differ in several parameters, and we will analyze them in this section.

When choosing a unit, you need to pay attention to the method of its fastening, power, number of circuits and type of combustion chamber

Mounting type

According to this criterion, boilers are divided into floor models and wall-mounted versions. Each of them has its own characteristics.

• Floor standing. There are many more wall-mounted "colleagues", and many times heavier than them. This is largely due to the presence of a cast iron heat exchanger. Manufacturers claim that it is much more durable than steel counterparts.

Floor-standing models weigh significantly more than wall-mounted counterparts, but are more durable

• Wall mounted. More compact and lighter models that can conveniently fit onto the wall on the side of the kitchen unit. In addition, the price of wall options is much lower than that of floor ones. On the other hand, the wall-mounted boiler does not have a cast-iron heat exchanger and a remote burner, which makes it less powerful.

It is not difficult to hide a wall-mounted gas boiler in a kitchen set. But keep in mind that quick access should always be open to it.

Number of contours

According to this parameter, boilers with one and two circuits are distinguished. Which one is better? It all depends on the purpose for which the unit will serve in your home.

Single-circuit options are only suitable for heating rooms

• Single-circuit. A very simple and cheap option, but, unlike a double-circuit one, it is intended only for heating the home.
• Double-circuit.In modern apartments, not only pipe heating is most often required, but also hot water supply. To accomplish these two tasks, a double-circuit boiler is suitable, which has two heat exchangers. Its coefficient is several times higher than single-circuit models, and the dimensions are quite compact.

Dual-circuit options can be used simultaneously for heating and water heating

Combustion chamber type

Another important point to pay attention to when choosing a boiler is the type of combustion chamber.

Boilers are divided into devices with open and closed combustion chambers.

• Open camera. Such a model, during combustion, consumes air directly from the room in which they are installed. For it, it is necessary to provide high-quality ventilation, thanks to which the combustion products can freely escape into the chimney.
• Closed chamber. Get air directly from the street. They can be installed not only in a separate room, but also in the kitchen.

A closed combustion chamber is more practical in everyday life

It is best to opt for the second option. It is much more compact than its counterpart with an open chamber, is cheaper to install and does not burn air from the room.

Power

It is quite simple to calculate the required power of the unit, the instructions will tell you how. On average, 1 kW of power is spent on heating a room of 10 square meters. To calculate the required capacity, just compare this data with the square of your apartment.

1 kW of power is spent on heating 10 square meters of premises

You can also use the help of special online calculators that are easy to find on the Internet.

Overview of the most popular models

To make it easier for you to make a choice, we suggest that you familiarize yourself with a brief description of the most popular gas boilers for the kitchen and home (prices are as of March 2017).

Illustration	Description
	AOGV-23.2-3 Comfort N A Russian-made gas boiler that can be used for heating both domestic and industrial premises. Benefits: Eco-friendly, reliable and easy to operate model at an affordable price. It does not depend on the mains supply, it is equipped with overheating sensors and is easy to maintain. disadvantages: An open combustion chamber that burns the air in the kitchen. Approximate cost: RUB 25,200
	Buderus Logano G234 WS-38 Floor standing gas boiler with high power and the ability to connect additional automation and control systems. Benefits: The presence of additional insulation prevents heat loss, a simple design with no moving parts minimizes the possibility of breakdowns. The unit is reliable, efficient and versatile. disadvantages: Despite its compact size, it is heavy. The price of the model is not available to everyone. Approximate cost: 92,000 rubles.
	Prothrem Bear 30 KLOM Single-circuit floor model of Slovak production. Equipped with an open combustion chamber and a high-quality cast iron heat exchanger. Benefits: Availability of electric ignition, smooth power adjustment, convenient informative display. disadvantages: The room control unit from the unit is supplied separately from the structure. Approximate cost: RUB 47,000
	Baxi Duo-tec Compact 24 Italian version with a closed combustion chamber and 2 stainless steel heat exchangers. The model is easy to operate and adapts to the type and quality of gas, the size of the chimney, etc. Benefits: Despite its compact size, the device has a high efficiency. Compared to other models, it has a low noise level and reduced vibration. disadvantages: Performance depends on the stability of the power grid. Approximate cost: RUB 47,000
	Vaillant ecoTec plus VUW INT IV 246 Wall-mounted model of German production with the possibility of heating rooms with an area of ​​up to 200 sq. m. Benefits: Presence of electric ignition, backlit display, burner with air-gas mixing. In addition, it is equipped with an adjustable fan, condensing heat exchanger and automatic air exhaust. disadvantages: High cost and need for additional purchase of a voltage stabilizer. Approximate cost: 75 900 rubles.

Finally

We told you about what to look for in the first place when choosing a gas boiler for the kitchen and gave an example of the most popular appliance models. We hope this information can help you when purchasing the much-needed unit. We also recommend that you familiarize yourself with the presented video - on it you will find many more useful tips.

Read also the article "Small kitchens with a gas boiler - kitchens with problematic furniture placement."