My central heating boiler (heat only, not a combi) is now obsolete and has to be replaced. With what I ask? Do I have a modern gas boiler or should I go electric heating, or something else? All suggestions welcomed. No rush to change as the heating will not (hopefully) be required until late September/October.
Replace with a Gas boiler, I recommend a Worcester or valiant.
Last edited by CaptainSlow; 8th July 2019 at 19:00.
This, I was quoted c. 2k for new boiler, fitted and system flush recently.Originally Posted by CaptainSlow
At 17 years old, its just a matter of time before our boiler packs up and I wanted a heads up re likely replacement costs. Hopefully it will go another couple of years yet but I’m not holding my breath!
Should have called Ian
Ian has done two gas certificates for us todayShould have called Ian
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Some of the older boilers last far longer than the newer ones, cast iron exchanger may not be the most efficient but last.
When we moved in to our latest property 2011 I asked my boiler man to price up a new one.
He replied this will go forever or as long as the spares are available, still running sweetly.
Vaillant with a 7 year warranty
Just last week had one fitted £850. all in.Vaillant with a 7 year warranty
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£ 850 all in fitted ? Was there any dents on it where it'd fallen off the back of a lorry perhaps ??
My next Gas boiler would be an Intergas , it has Open therm tech built in which a lot of the smart thermostats support too.
10 year warranty too.
The type of building or part-building and the nature and pattern of usage are likely to be relevant factors.
For example I have an Edwardian house in London divided into two maisonettes, one of which I use for typically between 1-5 nights per month, as I live overseas. The building has solid brick walls which we’ve insulated from the inside and is double glazed. If I relied on central heating alone I’d have the choice between heating it while I’m away at great cost, or returning to a freezing house in winter which would take quite a few hours to warm up, or possibly resorting to some sort of smart remote control system. As it is, I use an Everhot electric heat storage cooker which keeps the kitchen warm and the entire maisonette aired and at a temperature where, even if I arrive with snow on the ground, I can fire up the (gas) central heating, go out for dinner, and return to a comfortable home.
Worth asking as some people do work away or divide time between different homes.
So he supplied the boiler and fitted it for free 😄
£ 850 all in fitted ? Was there any dents on it where it'd fallen off the back of a lorry perhaps ??Lolz, some of us don't get our legs lifted, Ian looks after all our rentals, an annual gas check and boiler service is less than £50.00
"Once is happenstance. Twice is coincidence. The third time it's enemy action."
'Populism, the last refuge of a Tory scoundrel'.
Which model did you get installed?
Good deal . I have had 2 fitted over the years (in separate houses obviously ) never had a problem ..Touch wood .
Had mine changed today. Baxi 630. Nearly £2k in all
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Have you considered an Air Source heat pump system and using PV or Economy 7 to power it. Gas is sooo 20th Century plus it's Planet friendly
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I’d say stick with the gas boilers, Worcester Bosch or Vaillant are market leaders and both worth fitting, Ideal are making some better boilers again and some of their range come with a 10 year warranty as standard.
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With renewables in the ascendant then it's tempting to suggest ground source heat pump. Surely the difference between electricity and fossil fuels is only going one way.
When I replaced the gas boiler in my previous house with a new Vailiant gas boiler the job cost £1800.
The GSHP in my new ECO house cost £12,000 to install.
A service by Vailiant was £70. For the heat pump its £395!
A lot of plumbers I know have moved away from Vailiant and Worcester. I have just had a ideal vogue max combi fitted, not cheap but hopefully worth it. Boiler has stainless steel heat exchanger and a 12yr warranty
Please don’t use £850 fully fitted as a guide, as pointed out most good boilers cost £850 at least for a good output.
Replace it with a Corby trouser press?
Or maybe a Kenwood Chef, perhaps?
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