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Will a combi boiler suit me?

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Worcester’s Greenstar Highflow CDi series combi blends well with the kitchen cabinetry

A combination or ‘combi’ unit is a high-efficiency water heater and central heating boiler in a single compact appliance. The major difference between this and other types of boiler is that it provides domestic hot water (DHW) directly from the mains when you turn on a tap or shower. As you’d expect, it also offers a constant, controllable temperature for central heating when you need it.

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