New boiler to replace Worcester

ka7e

Just had my 18 year-old WB boiler serviced for £78. And he freed up a sticky 3-way valve free of charge.

WIAWSNB

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/82022899#Comment_82022899

I think, but could be wrong, that the £434 is effectively a FPR. It is the case with any FPR that faults found that make it BER won't be covered, unless you are prepared to pay extra for it.

I don't think it means they pull the plug when the bill reaches £434.

WIAWSNB

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/82022597#Comment_82022597

Yomagsy, remind me - is your boiler currently working ok, or does it have a fault?

If 'ok', then I agree - ask your local WB fellow to carry out his normal service at <£100, and see what he thinks about the overall state of the boiler. He should have a good idea about what is likely to fail due to simple age in these models, and the costs of keeping it going.

yomagsy

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/82024996#Comment_82024996

Yes my boiler is working. But so was my 14 year TV til last Sat. Hard work wading thru the acronyms and specs to buy a new one. Trying to pre-empt the same problem with the boiler.

WIAWSNB

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/82031470#Comment_82031470

Clearly your call, but I would always advise folk to not replace their boiler unless it goes kaput BER.

A couple of reasons - the first is, why spend money sooner than it has to be? And the other is, advances in heating technology continue apace, so you may have better options when the time does come.

A TV only costs a couple of £undred to replace - a boiler a lot more than that.