Best option for a fixed-price boiler repair - 'commercial' premises.

ThisIsWeird

Hi.

Our yoof group's WB Highflow 440 has gone kaput, and our regular GasSafe has said it's the pump. He's off on his hols so can't replace it, so suggested we get WB or similar out for a FPR, with the potential added benefit that they'll replace anything else that's dodgy too.

Before I pass that recommendation on t'management, I was wondering if anyone had thoughts on the best co. to use, or stick with WB (which would be my inclination)?

Thanks.

Albermarle

Replacing a pump is a relatively simple job and can be done DIY if you have the right tools and some experience.
Otherwise any plumber can do it as a quick job, I do not think they even need to be Gas safe registered.
So calling out WB could be a bit OTT.

ThisIsWeird

Albermarle said:

Replacing a pump is a relatively simple job and can be done DIY if you have the right tools and some experience.
Otherwise any plumber can do it as a quick job, I do not think they even need to be Gas safe registered.
So calling out WB could be a bit OTT.

Thanks, Albe.
As you say.
I've since looked into that, and a new 'head' is only around £50. And if the pump casing has isolation valves, then it should be peasy. The exp vessel also seems to swing out like a door, giving great access behind it.
I won't be DIYing this as it ain't my boiler - too scary, too much responsibility - but perhaps just get another local plumber to do the swap.
I'll pass the options up the ladder.
Cheers.

FreeBear

ThisIsWeird said:

Albermarle said:

Replacing a pump is a relatively simple job and can be done DIY if you have the right tools and some experience.
Otherwise any plumber can do it as a quick job, I do not think they even need to be Gas safe registered.
So calling out WB could be a bit OTT.

I've since looked into that, and a new 'head' is only around £50. And if the pump casing has isolation valves, then it should be peasy. The exp vessel also seems to swing out like a door, giving great access behind it.
I won't be DIYing this as it ain't my boiler - too scary, too much responsibility - but perhaps just get another local plumber to do the swap.

And if you have to open up a sealed case to get to the pump, you must be Gas Safe registered to do so.