New home, old boiler

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Takshaka
Takshaka Posts: 4 Newbie
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I have just bought my first house and I am wondering whether the boiler needs replacing in the near future. It appears to be functioning correctly but is probably about 10 years old. The previous owner provided a recent Gas Safety Certificate. I have a British Gas heating adviser visiting tomorrow who I hope will give me some useful info although I know that the main purpose will be to sell me an overpriced financed boiler.
What are my other options for getting (impartial) advice on the life expectancy and current efficiency of the boiler? Are there any telltale signs I can look for myself?
Thanks :)
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  • Alex1983
    Alex1983 Posts: 958 Forumite
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    Do you know the make and model of your boiler?
  • J_B
    J_B Posts: 6,450 Forumite
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    Ain't broke = don't fix? :)
  • Grenage
    Grenage Posts: 2,900 Forumite
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    Flip a coin on boiler lifespan; hope for the best, save for the worst.
  • another_casualty
    another_casualty Posts: 6,506 Forumite
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    I'd get a reputable independent person to check/ service it once a year.
  • LandyAndy
    LandyAndy Posts: 26,377 Forumite
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    10 isn't old for a boiler. Both of my previous ones have lasted double that and more. Keep it regularly serviced. I certainly wouldn't consider replacing a boiler of any age that was doing its job.
  • Head_The_Ball
    Head_The_Ball Posts: 4,067 Forumite
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    I know the feeling.

    I have a new home but still have the same old boiler.

    I suppose I could divorce her but she has her good points and she does keep the house clean and tidy.
  • scd3scd4
    scd3scd4 Posts: 1,180 Forumite
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    I would think 15 years is a good age for a boiler. Combi I assume?


    Get an insurance and get it regularly service.


    A new decent boiler is going to be in the range of £600- £1000 top end I would think but its the labour involved that can push the price up. Depends on any pipework that may need changing. Are you planning for a new kitchen in the future. That is an ideal time to change it?
  • Grenage
    Grenage Posts: 2,900 Forumite
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    Don't get insurance, just put money aside; breakdown plans for boilers are a complete scam.
  • stator
    stator Posts: 7,441 Forumite
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    Assuming it's a condensing boiler, which it should be given the age you indicate, then there's no reason to replace it until it breaks. If money is tight then start saving, but a like-for-like boiler replacement isn't THAT expensive.
    Changing the world, one sarcastic comment at a time.
  • zoothornrollo_2
    zoothornrollo_2 Posts: 315 Forumite
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    J_B wrote: »
    Ain't broke = don't fix? :)

    This

    It's probably no more likely to break down than most new condensing boilers
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