cost of new boiler vs repair
funnymonkey
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Good morning.
Im after some advice pls?
I have an 8 year old ideal boiler and the valve inside has gone that switches over from heating the radiators to hot water so basically I don't have any hot water.
I have a repair cost of £350 + vat but very aware that the boilers about 8 year old and if I get this fixed something else could go wrong at any time.
I have been given a quote of £500+ vat to fit a boiler that I supply which I find quite expensive as the piping is already there from my existing boiler.
My 3rd option is for my plumber to supply and fit a a Viessman vitodens 100w 26kw boiler costing £1800+vat
Do these costs seem very high to you or are they about right?
Many thanks
Im after some advice pls?
I have an 8 year old ideal boiler and the valve inside has gone that switches over from heating the radiators to hot water so basically I don't have any hot water.
I have a repair cost of £350 + vat but very aware that the boilers about 8 year old and if I get this fixed something else could go wrong at any time.
I have been given a quote of £500+ vat to fit a boiler that I supply which I find quite expensive as the piping is already there from my existing boiler.
My 3rd option is for my plumber to supply and fit a a Viessman vitodens 100w 26kw boiler costing £1800+vat
Do these costs seem very high to you or are they about right?
Many thanks
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That repair cost is mad high IMHO. A diverter valve head is £50 - https://www.partscenter.co.uk/product/ideal-174813-head/ plus £90 for an hour of a gas fitters time0
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Debbie_Savard wrote: »That repair cost is mad high IMHO. A diverter valve head is £50 - https://www.partscenter.co.uk/product/ideal-174813-head/ plus £90 for an hour of a gas fitters time
Are you serious, you don’t know what boiler they have other then it’s a ideal and you’ve just picked a random diverter valve head, what about the body, do you know how long it’s going to take?
OP it’s only 8 years old it’s going to be worth repairing, I’m not a lover of ideals but it’s not worth replacing just because the diverter valve needs replacing.0 -
I decided to ring Ideal and see what they charge.
They quoted me £300 to fit all inclusive and service and parts insurance for 6 months.
So much cheaper than my original plumber and 6 months plan too
Seems a much better option0 -
If you're going down the fixed price repair route the SSE do it for £150.0
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Interesting - I had problems with a leaking Ferrolli (?) boiler. A stressful leak - wondering if it would get worse and go through to downstairs!
Fortunately, no, helped by advice to keep boiler running as much as possible (drips less when running).
Reason though was a faulty diverter valve, next day fitted - cost £278 - incl. 90mins labour (30 1st day, 60 2nd day).
Out of curiosity I asked how much for a new one - 'we only do Bosch it would be £2240 - done in a day.I used to work for Tesco - now retired - speciality Clubcard0 -
PartsFPS - I don't think the OP would be remotely interested in buying Spam from your catering supply business. Muppet.0
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? no idea why this was bumped for such an unusual reply, but I'm curious.Ebe_Scrooge wrote: »PartsFPS - I don't think the OP would be remotely interested in buying Spam from your catering supply business. Muppet.0
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