Hi all
My 26yr old Myson Apollo Fanfare has just died. Had a registered gas man out who diagnosed it as a broken fan. He explained that these are particularly expensive to replace (£220+ just for the part) so including the labour cost and a service I'm looking at well over £400.
I just wondered whether I could buy the fan assy minus the scroll? These are selling on ebay for about £50... (not sure whether I'm allowed to send a link on this website?).
Also, he told me that the install is particularly easy (3 screws) so I wondered whether it's worth me trying to fit it to save on labour costs? The boiler hasn't been serviced for a while so I plan to try to install it myself and then get someone out to service the boiler to ensure it is safe. Obviously if I open the boiler and have no idea what I'm looking at then I won't even bother.
I just wondered whether anyone else had replaced one and how difficult a job it is. I've read conflicting reports.... Any advice would be gratefully received.
Do feel free to tell me if I'm being stupid in trying to install it myself.
My 26yr old Myson Apollo Fanfare has just died. Had a registered gas man out who diagnosed it as a broken fan. He explained that these are particularly expensive to replace (£220+ just for the part) so including the labour cost and a service I'm looking at well over £400.
I just wondered whether I could buy the fan assy minus the scroll? These are selling on ebay for about £50... (not sure whether I'm allowed to send a link on this website?).
Also, he told me that the install is particularly easy (3 screws) so I wondered whether it's worth me trying to fit it to save on labour costs? The boiler hasn't been serviced for a while so I plan to try to install it myself and then get someone out to service the boiler to ensure it is safe. Obviously if I open the boiler and have no idea what I'm looking at then I won't even bother.
I just wondered whether anyone else had replaced one and how difficult a job it is. I've read conflicting reports.... Any advice would be gratefully received.
Do feel free to tell me if I'm being stupid in trying to install it myself.