I moved in to my house 18 months ago and got a letter last year from Servowarm telling me that my Servowarm Supreme Electric boiler was past it's serviceable date.
Last night, I noticed that some water has been leaking from the old boiler for some time (signs of corrosion). Bearing in mind it's past it's serviceability date, I think it would be better to go for a new Condensing boiler rather than try to get the existing one fixed.
Looking at the boiler efficiency table, it looks like the Potterton Promax 15/2 HE Plus is the most efficient - http://www.sedbuk.com/
Now my issues are:-
1. What should I be asking/looking out for when contacting a central heating installer?
2. The Servowarm Supreme Electric had a radiator attached to the front of the boiler. Is it possible to have a radiator attached to the new condensing boiler, and if not what are the alternatives?
3. I've read that a condensing boiler needs a drainaway due to the acidic nature of the water. Does this involve digging up my floor, knocking holes in my walls or how would it be connected to my outside drain?
4. Does anybody know if there's price/efficiency website?
5. Is it cheaper to put up with the boiler leakage until May, or are the prices for boiler replacement & installation constant throughout the year?
6. Does anybody know reliable central heating engineers in the SW London area?
Cheers,
J
Last night, I noticed that some water has been leaking from the old boiler for some time (signs of corrosion). Bearing in mind it's past it's serviceability date, I think it would be better to go for a new Condensing boiler rather than try to get the existing one fixed.
Looking at the boiler efficiency table, it looks like the Potterton Promax 15/2 HE Plus is the most efficient - http://www.sedbuk.com/
Now my issues are:-
1. What should I be asking/looking out for when contacting a central heating installer?
2. The Servowarm Supreme Electric had a radiator attached to the front of the boiler. Is it possible to have a radiator attached to the new condensing boiler, and if not what are the alternatives?
3. I've read that a condensing boiler needs a drainaway due to the acidic nature of the water. Does this involve digging up my floor, knocking holes in my walls or how would it be connected to my outside drain?
4. Does anybody know if there's price/efficiency website?
5. Is it cheaper to put up with the boiler leakage until May, or are the prices for boiler replacement & installation constant throughout the year?
6. Does anybody know reliable central heating engineers in the SW London area?
Cheers,
J