motor on my boiler needs changing.

[bruvugly]

I am told the motor on my boiler needs changing. I had no hot water for a few days. A plumber friend had a look for me.

should i buy a brand new motor or look for a second hand one, on ebay maybe?

Can I change the motor myself easily.

I have been quoted £175 for replacing the motor including fitting. I dont have anywhere near that kind of money spare, can I do the job myself. Could anyone tell me how the job is done.

Its is a very bad time of year for a £175 bill. I would be so grateful for any advice or help.

Ray

 

[sooey]

What 'motor' are you talking about? What boiler are you talking about?

 

[kevplumb]

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err let me guess its white and hanging on the wall

 

[bruvugly]

i am out until this afternoon so cannot get details of motor and boiler now. Will post later when get details.
Thanks

 

[bruvugly]

By the way, Kevplumb
You are a right laugh....you are. Loved the little yellow face, it was just hilarious. You must be so popular, with all your friends, sending little yellow faces to each other.....thanks for the advice.

 

[kevplumb]

lemon

 

[gassafeman]

Drivel?
Goldberg?
Legionella?

 

[sooey]

By the way, Kevplumb
You are a right laugh....you are. Loved the little yellow face, it was just hilarious. You must be so popular, with all your friends, sending little yellow faces to each other.....thanks for the advice.

He does big ones as well.

 

[kevplumb]

He does big ones as well.

 

[bruvugly]

haha....didnt mean to be so biting but you just dont need it when stressed.

 

[bruvugly]

I hope this helps.
Ideal. Isar. HE24.

 

[kevplumb]

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now we are getting somewhere

your better off (well not in the pocket) with a new one

btw it might not be the motor it might be the valve sticking

 

[bruvugly]

I had a plumber mate around to look at it, he took it apart and the motor sounded like it was struggling. So have a feeling its bad news.

 

[Tipper]

I had a plumber mate around to look at it, he took it apart and the motor sounded like it was struggling. So have a feeling its bad news.

So why didn't your 'plumber mate' fix it for you?..........not much of a mate then!

 

[bruvugly]

he wanted £175 for his friendship....he wasnt that much of a mate. not anymore he isnt anyway.

Do you know if £175 is about the going rate to replace the motor.