How expensive can it get

Bergaspeed

Had no hot water so have called about 10 people to come out, only 1 answered the phone and I am still waiting for the rest to phone me back!!

Anyway, the one that answered came out and said that the boiler needed a diverter valve - cost £160. came back today and he can't get the part off because the screws are jammed solid to another part so he will have to get another replacement part and fit them both to the boiler - cost £90.00 plus labour

so total cost is approx £400. and we still do not have any hot water:mad::mad::mad::mad::mad:

I really cannot be bothered phoning round and trying to get someone else to sort it as its already taken me 3 weeks to get this far

madeane

How old is your boiler? I have been reliably informed that when they get to 7/8 years of age the bits start to wear out one by one and it becomes more cost effective to get a new one installed. We are just looking into installing a new one ourselves after several replacement parts have been fitted!!

Canucklehead

madeane wrote: »

How old is your boiler? I have been reliably informed that when they get to 7/8 years of age the bits start to wear out one by one and it becomes more cost effective to get a new one installed. We are just looking into installing a new one ourselves after several replacement parts have been fitted!!

Good afternoon: If a boiler is competently installed and has annual servicing it should last more than 7-8 years:eek: ...you would also have a reliable CORGI at hand who is familar with the heating system. Installation of a new condensing boiler could cost £2000+ (dependent on site conditions, whether 'Best Practice' is followed and the make/model of boiler) and should be a last resort. If parts are unavailable/difficult to obtain without major expense and the required labour is prohibitively expensive then the appliance should be replaced: this proviso would usually apply to elderly boilers i.e 20+ years. If the original installation of a newer boiler was a complete bodge job and the appliance has never been serviced then I would expect it to 'fail' before its time.

HTH

Canucklehead

madeane

Maybe it is the make of the boiler, as both mine and my sister in laws 'died' before their time and both we assume were properly installed and were definatelyannually serviced. Interested as to whether anyone has recommendations about the most reliable types.

Another quick question...if the boiler is properly fitted to the wall and connected up properly to the relevant pipes how can a bodge job happen as it is the internal workings that are wearing out?? Thoughts appreciated...

Canucklehead

madeane wrote: »

Maybe it is the make of the boiler, as both mine and my sister in laws 'died' before their time and both we assume were properly installed and were definatelyannually serviced. Interested as to whether anyone has recommendations about the most reliable types.

Another quick question...if the boiler is properly fitted to the wall and connected up properly to the relevant pipes how can a bodge job happen as it is the internal workings that are wearing out?? Thoughts appreciated...

Good evening: How does a homeowner know if the installer followed manufacturer's specifications for installation and annual servicing? For example if the system wasn't properly flushed/ filled with inhibitor and commissioned according to specs the boiler will eventually fail. The best way for a consumer to ensure that the installation meets requirements is to first consult the installation manual (these are available for free download on manufacturers' websites), check that the installer has completed the Benchmark log (an installation and service record). This Energy Saving Trust guide is details recommended 'Best Practice'. If you live in a hard water area, manufacturer's recommend a scale inhibiting device.... my OH also fits a 'Boiler Buddy' to every new installation. My OH only installs Vaillants these days (after trying out several manufacturers over the last 20+ years. Bottom line is ...the boiler is only as good as its initial installation and ongoing maintenance

Bergaspeed

Quick update on my boiler situation.

Engineer is there at the moment, trying to fix the boiler. it has taken almost 2 weeks to wait for couple of screws to arrive so that he can fit the 2 parts.(we have had no hot water all this time) It seems to be taking a long time to get this job done and has now cost me an extra £90.00 just today, he has just told my MIL (who is at the house while I am here at work) that he dosent get paid after 4.30pm !!!!!!!:mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::mad:. Yet I am paying £30.00 an hour. When they first came I was charged £80.00 callout and first hour (he was only there about 20 mins) then he came back the next day and I was charged £30.00 per half hour and he was only there for 10 mins top. I dont know what to do, I have spoken to the company he is from and they are not budging on prices. I am rapidly running out of money to pay for his time. Any suggestions?

bookduck

Bergaspeed wrote: »

...he has just told my MIL (who is at the house while I am here at work) that he dosent get paid after 4.30pm !!!!!!!:mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::mad:. ...

You possibly missed and opportunity here, and might have asked him how much if he did it privately and how long would it take! He sounds like a salaried, miffed employee that may be open to suggestions