What size boiler for a 3-bed house?

A 3-bedroom home usually needs a 28–30 kW combi boiler (or a system boiler with a cylinder if you have two or more bathrooms).

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What size boiler for a 3-bedroom house?

A 3-bedroom home usually needs a 28–30 kW combi boiler (or a system boiler with a cylinder if you have two or more bathrooms).

Combi size	28–30 kW
2+ bathrooms	Consider a system boiler + cylinder

2026 figures, based on Energy Saving Trust, Ofgem & gov.uk data · always confirm with a professional survey.

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