Boiler Quote

[Casterina]

I've been using the Worcester 24i combi boiler for 13 years and I think it's time for a replacement since new boilers are A rated efficiency which will save some gas and electricity so the first thing we did is rang British Gas for a quote since they offer £400 off and HomeCare 300 for a year.

The quote we have been given is British Gas 532 boiler, horizontal flue with standard plume kit (£1801.24), installation and pipework (£1668.01) and electronic boiler control (£103.96) which the total comes to £3173.21 but the installation is nearly the same cost as the boiler, so what are your thoughts?

 

[Dan Robinson]

1 year warranty? Independents will offer at least 5 years on a better boiler.

HomeCare plan free?

Wtf is a warranty for then?


£400 trade in? Don't make me laugh

 

[Whitespirit66]

which the total comes to £3173.21 , so what are your thoughts?

Get some quotes from independents.

 

[Casterina]

I will get some quotes from other companies around my area, I know I should look for a Gas Safe Register but what else?

Also what's the best and reliable boiler brand I should also look for as well?

 

[Dan Robinson]

"which boiler" threads are a weekly and reciprocal occurance.


Recommendations from friends and neighbours is your best starting point.

Plenty of professionals on here work in London too.

Our boiler prefence goes something like this

Intergas
Atag
Vaillant
Vokera

 

[45yearsagasman]

Our boiler prefence goes something like this

Intergas
Atag
Vaillant
Vokera

Wot, no Worcester Bosch

 

[Dan Robinson]

Hell no.

 

[Richardthe3rd]

Our boiler prefence goes something like this

Intergas
Atag
Vaillant
Vokera

Wot, no Worcester Bosch

Oh you mean Worcester Tupperware Bosch??!!....

 

[Casterina]

What's the average approx boiler and installation costs?

 

[Tibbot]

the installation is nearly the same cost as the boiler, so what are your thoughts?

Then buy a boiler and DIY, that way the installation won't cost you anything.

 

[Dan Robinson]

Wooshitter Botch.... Yes

 

[Dan Robinson]

What's the average approx boiler and installation costs?

How long is a piece of string?

 

[Dan Robinson]

The 2 installations I'm doing at the moment are £80k and £24k. The underling is doing one on Monday that is £2.5k.


It all depends.

 

[Bunnyman]

Here is 2 good independents http://www.jenningsheating.co.uk/service_area.htm

http://vaillantservice.co.uk/VAILLANT/Vailliant_Home_Boiler_Repairs_Servicing_Faults.html
Not me tho to far away

 

[dishman]

Sorry if I have missed somthing....but...

Your boiler is 13 years old, which is not that old and it sounds like it is working fine.

Why spend a lot of money, just to save a smallish amount of money per year. It will probably take you 5-10 years just to make the money back in savings. Probaly nearer 10 years if your current boiler has an efficiency rating in the high 70s.

Maybe spend the money on better heating controls, thermostatic valves, insulation. All these other things may have a much bigger impact and shorter payback time.

I would only consider replacing a perfectly functioning boiler if it is beginning to require lot of uneconomical repair, it has actually failed or you are doing a major rennovation and would need to replumb it anyway.