new boiler..no thank you

ollski

macman wrote: »

So why don't you give your annual service business to the honest independent RGI, rather than the BG guy who's only concern is the potential lead commission he will get should you install one of BG's overpriced products?

Never quite got why a recommendation from a bg engineer which nets him a tenner is dishonest wheras a independents advise which nets him his holiday money is fine.

macman

...the difference being that the independent has said that the existing boiler is fine for a few more years.

Badger_Lady

I've got an old 1970's back boiler and I won't be touching it until it's finished. It gets a service every year or so and keeps on running... why mess with a good system?

ollski

macman wrote: »

...the difference being that the independent has said that the existing boiler is fine for a few more years.

But bg can't work like that beause they are on a maintainance contract, if they don't point out inefficiencies and shortage of parts then when the customer is finally affected by having to wait a fortnight or having an unrepairable boiler they will rightly feel they have been let down. The independent guy can simply choose not to take the call as he doesn't need to back up his advice.

warehouse

The convenience of instant hot water and as much of it as I like means I'm happy with my newer combi boiler. Also getting rid of the water tank in the loft and the hot water tank freed up significant space.

deshepherd

macman wrote: »

So why don't you give your annual service business to the honest independent RGI, rather than the BG guy who's only concern is the potential lead commission he will get should you install one of BG's overpriced products?

Yes, we are considering this.

elantan

meggsy wrote: »

The engineer who services our Ideal floor standing boiler tells everyone not to replace old boilers until absolutely necessary.
Ours is 35+ years old as well, so we will keep it.

I never hear anyone mention replacing with another floor standing model so I just checked the Ideal website and find that they are still manufactured. I'd be interested to know if these have a similar lifespan as the combi wall mounted ones.

this is the same that i have experienced, my boiler is 32 years old it is an ideal standard as well, and yes it may cost more to run it than a new boiler would, but it has never broke down on us once in the 10 years we have lived here, my friend has an all singing all dancing condenser boiler that has broke down every year since she purchased it, yes her gas bills are less than ours but she lives in a smaller house, and the amount she pays in repairs wipes out any savings she makes

i had someone on the phone yesterday trying to talk me into a new boiler, when i explained to him that several gas engineers had told me best advice was to stick with the one i have he replied oh i would disagree with that, to which i answered well yes you would as your trying to sell me a new one, he agreed and promptly got off the phone

DUTR

prosaver wrote: »

heres something to think about..

My gas bill came to £367 this year and my boiler is at least 35 years old.
The energy trust says I could save 33 per cent of my gas bill per year if I got a new one.
So that’s a saving of £121 a year.
I got a quote for a new boiler and fitted for £1400.
So after 12 years I would have paid for my boiler. (haven't took out the insurance breakdown cover)
However as quoted from the
EnergySavingAdvice.co.uk.
Website
As the average lifespan of a boiler is 10-15 years, choosing the right heating system with a high efficiency condensing boiler and correct heating controls can make a siginificant difference to your heating bills long after they're paid for.
So after 12 years when I have broke even ...the boiler might pack in.
Then i will have to look for a new one..

So what would be the best way to spend my £1400 boiler fund?
Should I reopen the fireplace and install a back boiler?, I’m sure that will last more than 10 to 15 years.:)

My boiler is at least 20years old and my gas bill is similar to yours (I pay mine monthly following a meter read but the last 3 months total similar, two of my bro's have modern boilers and there fuel bill is little different, a modern boiler may save on lack of pilot light usage, I won't be changing mine until it is beyond repair, as I doubt I will see any saving whatsoever

prosaver

The boiler is a emi Housewarmer 30/45 gas back boiler with Economy the details are..
http://www.partsarena.co.uk/baxi/System/DATA/Dx/DS1/installation/2098/I01-2098/I01-2098.htm

in the past 15 years had it repaired once themocouple broke (pilot light not working) and serviced, cost 60 pound, had it serviced this year, 40 quid not bad for an old boiler .. most definitely going to keep it on.
thanks for the replys
they dont make them like that anymore eh?

ollski

yes why change cars, kitchen appliances, furniture, t.v.s? just run all this old junk into the ground.....it's the way forward.