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The first gas engineer who came to the house said that was what is wrong with the boiler. The 2nd engineer who came along also said the heat exchanger had gone as there was a lot of water dripping from the bottom. Needless to say I have not given the job to the 1st person as the price to fit...

Cheers for the all the advice everyone. Had a quote for £1650 for a Worcester 30si combi to be fitted with wireless timer and I have decided to go ahead with it. Once again thanks for all the advice!

To be honest there is nothing more I would like than to have a brand new Vaillant fitted. However I am swayed by price at the moment as my budget is £1500 for the boiler plus installation. I have read up some reviews for these Ideal boilers and they don't seem all bad. Also had a price of...

Hi guys, BAD NEWS!!! My 30 year Vaillant has finally kicked the bucket. Had a gas engineer out today who confirmed that the gas regulator valve had gone along with the heat exchanger leaking too much water. All in all the price to fix is the same price for a new boiler. Gutted really...

Hi guys an update for you, Tried switching the pilot off and back on again but this does not work. I have a plumber coming out tomorrow to check so will update then. Adam

Nothing but cold water comes out.

Hi everyone, I own a Vaillant VCW-sine 18 T3 W combi boiler. The boiler is about 30 years old I have been told. Up until yesterday the boiler was working fine but today it has packed in. The problem currently is this : When I switch the heating on the boiler does not "fire up". The...