New Central heating system

wallbash

30 years is a good age , but you have a large investment in the ducting etc.

Warm air is a marmite system , you love or hate it , no sitting on the fence.

Only take advice from a specialist .

gas4you

I assume he has a warm air ticket as he is working on yours?

Just because he may be Gas Safe doesn't mean he has carte blanche to work on everything gas.

I don't have the warm air ticket as there is not enough call for it in my area.

BaldPlumber

What did the tenant do to help cause your 30 year old warm air system to be condemned?

jimbob_3

Not entirely sure - but the original gas man reported seeing lots of spent matches inside the boiler.

Hopefully im getting a warm air specialist to see it on monday.

Any ideas what would be a reasonable quote to replace the existing boiler etc?

wallbash

Well you know the cost of ripping it out and providing a 'wet' system . Also all the upheaval .
£3250 +vat . Ps please keep us informed on all developments.

jimbob_3

had the warm air guy round today

quote is below - what do people think of the price? its not a lot more (comparatively) than the other but a lot less hassle - so tempted to accept but im open to suggestions

• To remove the existing redundant fan warm air unit and flue.
• Supply and install a Johnson & Starley Economaire 32 + Water.
• Supply and install a Johnson & Starley 2 Storey Vertical Flue.
• Supply and install a Johnson & Starley Part L Compliant Pump Kit and Cylinder Thermostat.
• Supply and install a Johnson & Starley Back Riser Kit.
• Supply and install a Johnson & Starley Economaire 32 R Base Unit.
• Supply and install a Johnson & Starley TC R Top Closure Set.
• Supply and install a 36 x 18 Primatic Cylinder.
• Supply and install a Johnson & Starley 6 x 4 Register.
• 12 months warrantee on all work from date of installation. Thereafter we have a range of service packages available to cover the whole system.

Total Excl VAT £3,655.00

jimbob_3

bump - i wonder if anybody can give me their thoughts on this price

thanks

wallbash

I read your reply when you first posted it . Thank you.
Is it fair , no idea.
But the difference in price is small considering the upheaval a 'standard' wet system would entail .
The problems of running pipes ( or is it plastic) around the house, lifting flooring etc???
Does the orig price include removing all the duct work ........ or just hiding the openings?

Will repeat myself ..... Is it fair , no idea.
But would like to know what and why you come to your final conclusion.