Airing cupboard installs: cylinder, boiler and controls together

How we read an airing cupboard installation on site

A system boiler mounted above or beside a cylinder in an airing cupboard needs the same clearances as anywhere else for servicing, plus enough room for the cylinder's own pipework, immersion heater and any expansion vessel. Where the cupboard also stores linen, as many originally did, keeping ventilation and pipe runs tidy matters for both function and everyday use of the space.

Things worth knowing about an airing cupboard installation

• System boiler and cylinder pipework both need to fit within clearance rules
• An unvented cylinder needs its own expansion vessel and discharge pipework
• Original airing cupboard shelving is often retained around the equipment
• Immersion heater access needs to be kept clear for future maintenance
• Controls and wiring centres are usually mounted nearby for easy access

Questions we get asked

Can a combi replace a cylinder in an airing cupboard?

Yes, which frees up the whole cupboard, though it changes how hot water is delivered around the house — worth discussing at survey.

Does an unvented cylinder need extra safety kit?

Yes, an unvented cylinder needs its own expansion vessel and discharge pipe, which take up some additional cupboard space.

Where we deal with this

• Peasedown St John (BA2) · 3 mi
• Keynsham (BS31) · 9 mi
• Melksham (SN12) · 12 mi
• Bear Flat (BA2) · 8 mi
• Wells (BA5) · 10 mi