New Boiler Using Gas When Not In Use

[j0nb0y]

I had a new central heating system fitted earlier this year, a condensing boiler.
Should this boiler be using any gas when not in use, i.e during the day when I am at work? I have been reading my gas meter each day, if i turn the boiler off, no gas is used, if I leave the hot water turned to "on", it uses some gas.

Is this right?

[BRIGHT SPARK]

Is it a combi boiler? It may have a comfort setting......this will heat a cylinder of water (about 10 litres) which is stored within the boiler for immediate demand use...this is kept at a constant temperature throughout the day.This setting may be optional.

[Sycamore3House]

My Combi boiler uses gas when not in use for the same reason that Bright Spark gives mine is a Worcester Greenstar 28i. It also means you save water as the water is hotter straight away and you do not have to run water until hot.

[Svejk]

press the ECO button, if it has one. That stops it 'firing up' from time to time.

[chas2008]

mine doesnt but my ma-in-laws fires every so often for no apparent reason...
must try the ECO button then..only problem is its in the loft !!!