£500 boiler repairs

Bebnbenb

Hello,

I moved into this house a in Feb 2016 - due to a couple of manic years that follows, I didn't pay my boiler enough attention.

I think it's old - there is a date written in pencil on the front that I think relates to a part being replaced back in 2005.

Anyhow, it works (though the filling loop has failed) - I have hot water and heating.

I had it serviced last week, and there are a few repairs that have been recommend that I will proceed with. What I'm trying to work out on a Sunday is if the quote they have given me is fair.

Work required
To supply and replace Gas Valve
To supply and replace insulation boards
To supply and fit filling loop
To supply and fit x 2 flue clips

Total cost
£432.05+VAT

It did come in a lot cheaper without the valve, however I'm pretty sure that it's the valve noise that's waking me up in the morning.

Do you think it's a fair price?

Cheers

Ben

JimmyChanga

Depends on the boiler and the time it takes to change the items and the cost of them. You can find the prices online.

You might want to consider just replacing the boiler. Plenty of installs from about £1100. Then you'll have a warranty for 5 to 7 years providing you get an annual service.

southcoastrgi

What boiler ?
What noise ?

Bebnbenb

JimmyChanga wrote: »

Depends on the boiler and the time it takes to change the items and the cost of them. You can find the prices online.

Thanks. I did take a look on like but something like changing something like the heat pads seems less common, and so I couldn't find a guide price.

JimmyChanga wrote: »

You might want to consider just replacing the boiler. Plenty of installs from about £1100. Then you'll have a warranty for 5 to 7 years providing you get an annual service.

£1100 would be tempting, however I haven't yet seen anything less than £1,500+

I am moving out in a couple of months, following which it will be rented and then sold (didn't have time to sell it to acquire dream house).

Like any old boiler business, it's taking the gamble between fixing it and hoping it lasts and buying something new.

Cheers

Ben

Bebnbenb

southcoastrgi wrote: »

What boiler ?

Microgenus 23 MFFI

southcoastrgi wrote: »

What noise ?

The boiler is located on the ground floor under my bedroom. The heating is on timer to come kick in approx 15 mins before I get up. When it first comes on and is getting itself together, it makes a lot of noise. Calms down after a bit. Without knowing this the service guy said the gas valve was noisy and I may want to change it in the future. I asked if that could be the cause of the racket in the morning and he said yup.

Cheers

Ben

JimmyChanga

I am moving out in a couple of months, following which it will be rented and then sold (didn't have time to sell it to acquire dream house).

If you're going to rent it, the last thing you want is it breaking down on tenants. That can be grief.

Plus new buyers will also take into consideration the state of the heating system.

Why did he say the gas valve need changing? Is it sticking? Usually they won't open at all or won't close.

Bebnbenb

JimmyChanga wrote: »

If you're going to rent it, the last thing you want is it breaking down on tenants. That can be grief.

Agreed.

JimmyChanga wrote: »

Why did he say the gas valve need changing? Is it sticking? Usually they won't open at all or won't close.

He just said it was noisy.

To be honest, I have my suspicions about their feedback, which is why I started this thread

Alex1983

I can't see the gas valve causing a loud noise to be honest.

What sort of noise is it? Does it only do it on heating or hot water as well?

Bebnbenb

Alex1983 wrote: »

I can't see the gas valve causing a loud noise to be honest.

What sort of noise is it? Does it only do it on heating or hot water as well?

Such a tricky question to answer. I don't think it's too different to hearing any boiler start in the morning, a constant sound of stuff happening, it's just a lot louder.

Bebnbenb

When the house is empty in a month and waiting for a tenant, I think it's highly probably that I will renew the boiler, for peace of mind for both me and whoever live here.

The most pressing issue is the filling loop. It's the external type - water is coming out but not getting back in. Engineer said it's clogged up and needs replacing. I'm maybe going to research see if there's anyway I can clean it up myself first. It will be a nightmare if pressure drops before I've fixed / replaced the boiler and I can't get it back up. brrr

JimmyChanga

The most pressing issue is the filling loop. It's the external type - water is coming out but not getting back in. Engineer said it's clogged up and needs replacing. I'm maybe going to research see if there's anyway I can clean it up myself first. It will be a nightmare if pressure drops before I've fixed / replaced the boiler and I can't get it back up. brrr

If it's the standard filling loop with a removable braided hose, that's a very simple plumbing job. Just buy another one and replace. You don't even to remove the old olives and nuts on the pipes. Just some PTFE tape wound over the olive and job done.

Obviously isolate water etc!