Boiler problem

anuarun

Hiya!!!

I've finally found a cozy house that i like (I'm a FTB) but therez only one problem, The house has a old conventional boiler .

I don't mind spending some cash on a new combi boiler but have no idea how much they cost.

Please throw some light here!!!

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jimmmyc

The actual boiler could cost as little as £500.00 look at https://www.screwfix.co.uk. You should check the current regs also, because you may have to install a condensing boiler rather than a combi, as they are more energy efficient. Depending on what else needs to be done, such as moving the boiler upgrading plumbing etc, you could expect to pay up to £1500. Ask for a quote with a breakdown of parts and labour, then check parts prices on the net. It will only take a few hours, if its just a replacement of the boiler, so you can see how much your plumber wants /hour. Also make sure they are corgi registered (gas safety) You can look up the corgi website, I think it lists people for your area as well.

crossleydd42

Why would you want to thow out an 'old conventional boiler' if it's alright? If it's got a hot water tank for water, it's probably better than a combi boiler which is going to cost £600 to buy, let alone install. Get a Corgi man to come and give the boiler a service and system the once-over and 'Bob's yer Uncle'.

Ian_W

Totally agree with crossleydd, if it ain't broke don't fix it, least not until it needs fixing. And s/he's also right about combi's versus conventional systems with a water tank and back-up immersion heater - wouldn't have a combi at any price.
Had a pad in London where the combi broke down in the middle of winter [always the case!!] and it took me 3 days to get out a plumber who didn't wanta turn-out fee the size of third-world debt. Managed OK with some borrowed leccy heaters but 3 days without hot water wasn't at all pleasant - don't think it went down too well with colleagues either.

silvercar

if its old take out a service care contract on it, at least you'll be covered for repairs.

MortgageMamma

I havea combi boiler and I went 10 days without hot water as it needed parts replacing and they had to be ordered. I have 3 very young children and had to drive 30 miles to my nearest relative to give them a bath. You usually find the water temperature on a conventional boiler is a lot better as well.

crossleydd42

I think that this illustrates the problems of combi boilers - they are so complex that it takes time to order parts for them at times, whereas a conventional boiler can o=ften be put right quickly or patched up to limp along for a few days.