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Old boiler has just died :(

MikeysGirl
MikeysGirl Posts: 17 Forumite
Our boiler has died and it's not covered on the insurance :( it is freeeeeeezing in my house!!

The dilemma - do we just get the boiler fixed (which we can't afford), do we investigate replacing the boiler/immersion with a combi (which we can't afford) or do we stick it out with the hot water bottles/blankets/plug-in oil radiator until the weather warms up?? :think:

I've seen plenty of you guys saying to avoid BGas for replacement boiler.
Any idea how much an independant plumber would fit a combi for (and remove immersion and water tanks) if we supplied the unit (in Bristol btw)?

Any advice gratefully received, thanks :cry:

Ani

Comments

  • Canucklehead
    Canucklehead Posts: 6,254 Forumite
    Hi,

    What is the make, model and problem with your boiler?

    GSR.
    Ask to see CIPHE (Chartered Institute of Plumbing & Heating Engineering)
  • jamespir
    jamespir Posts: 21,456 Forumite
    aww no bbrrr bet its freezing try the yellow pages
    Replies to posts are always welcome, If I have made a mistake in the post, I am human, tell me nicely and it will be corrected. If your reply cannot be nice, has an underlying issue, or you believe that you are God, please post in another forum. Thank you
  • k.o.d
    k.o.d Posts: 8,607 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    jamespir wrote: »
    try the yellow pages
    What? Do you mean burning it? :D
    I would like to live in Theory, because everything works there
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