Combi Boiler

dont_run

Hi,

I was wondering how much it would cost to replace a normal boiler with a combination boiler, straight swap.

Thanks

smudger1964

I dont think it is just a question of swapping the boiler over.There is also a lot of work involved with the pipework and removing your old water tank/immersion heater etc etc.I had a ordinary boiler replaced with a combi 2 years ago and the guy was here 3 days with the floor boards up and the cost was £2000 including the boiler all in.glad i did it though

espresso

smudger1964 wrote:

I dont think it is just a question of swapping the boiler over.There is also a lot of work involved with the pipework and removing your old water tank/immersion heater etc etc.I had a ordinary boiler replaced with a combi 2 years ago and the guy was here 3 days with the floor boards up and the cost was £2000 including the boiler all in.glad i did it though

It is not necessary to remove the hot water tank although it is often done by installers. They should really ask the customer exactly what they require!

:eek:

oldandhappy

We moved here with a combi boiler installed and still have old tank in loft and water storage cylinder still in place also. We much prefer the combi having had both types of systems. Cant advise though if there is extra plumbing to be done.

smudger1964

QUOTE It is not necessary to remove the hot water tank although it is often done by installers. They should really ask the customer exactly what they require!

Are there different types of combi boiler? mine heats water direct from the mains it doesnt need a tank either in the loft or the airing cupboard so why would you want or need to retain either tank .It frees up space to use your airing cupboard as a storage space

espresso

smudger1964 wrote:

QUOTE It is not necessary to remove the hot water tank although it is often done by installers. They should really ask the customer exactly what they require!

Are there different types of combi boiler? mine heats water direct from the mains it doesnt need a tank either in the loft or the airing cupboard so why would you want or need to retain either tank .It frees up space to use your airing cupboard as a storage space

In a small property the space gained may be useful but a lot of people would miss having an airing cupboard. I think that most installers just rip out the old and install the new as it's easier for them to do that, but the hot water tank can be retained if required.

:eek:

matto

What have people done about the hot water supply if they have both a combi and hot water tank?

Does the hot water tank supply any hot water or not?

caveat_emptor

Can't see the point in having a combi boiler and a hot water cylinder as the combi will supply hot water directly. If you prefer having a hot water cylinder and a loft header tank use a system boiler. They're simpler and cheaper than combi's.

espresso

caveat_emptor wrote:

Can't see the point in having a combi boiler and a hot water cylinder as the combi will supply hot water directly. If you prefer having a hot water cylinder and a loft header tank use a system boiler. They're simpler and cheaper than combi's.

Efficiency and regulations.

:beer:

robwend

god combi every time. although be aware your whole house will be turned upside down!!! every floor board nearly will have to come up to lay pipework for rads,so carpets ect wardrobes beds all ahve to be plonked into middle or rooms, i cried when mine was being done lol all too much lol

caveat_emptor

espresso wrote:

Efficiency and regulations.

:beer:

There is efficiency and there are regulations. What's your point?