Hi
Gas pipes are being renewed in my area hence temporary disconnection of supply - I've never had a problem with my Boiler - I hold my hands up & admit it hasn't been serviced in 6 years so no point arguing there - I knew the pilot would need reigniting but now it won't - I don't believe the lads doing the pipes caused the fault when they tried to reignite the boiler, rather the disconnection has brought to light a fault.
Here's my dilemma - A Gas Safe engineer has visited - He initially said a new Piezo Igniter was needed but when he lit the pilot with a blow lamp it wouldn't stay on - The button on the Gas Valve looks dodgy as well (it sticks & is not smooth to press/depress) - He advised the Bolier should stay off until he could get the parts, etc
He has quoted for the parts (Piezo Igniter & Gas Valve) fitted - £250.00 to £300.00 but said this may reduce once he gets a price for the parts
Is the above excessive for the Wirral area or reasonable - Obviously this is something that needs to be done legally & by a registered Gas Engineer
Thanks, Dave
Gas pipes are being renewed in my area hence temporary disconnection of supply - I've never had a problem with my Boiler - I hold my hands up & admit it hasn't been serviced in 6 years so no point arguing there - I knew the pilot would need reigniting but now it won't - I don't believe the lads doing the pipes caused the fault when they tried to reignite the boiler, rather the disconnection has brought to light a fault.
Here's my dilemma - A Gas Safe engineer has visited - He initially said a new Piezo Igniter was needed but when he lit the pilot with a blow lamp it wouldn't stay on - The button on the Gas Valve looks dodgy as well (it sticks & is not smooth to press/depress) - He advised the Bolier should stay off until he could get the parts, etc
He has quoted for the parts (Piezo Igniter & Gas Valve) fitted - £250.00 to £300.00 but said this may reduce once he gets a price for the parts
Is the above excessive for the Wirral area or reasonable - Obviously this is something that needs to be done legally & by a registered Gas Engineer
Thanks, Dave