New heat exchanger or new boiler?

[carol0636]

I've been told that the problem with my boiler is probably the heat exchanger but the boiler isn't brilliant anyway. Should I get it fixed or just replaced completely? If I get it fixed how much is it likely to cost and how long might it then last for? It's 10 years old and a combi

Thank you for any replies

 

[gas_man_gaz]

depends what boiler ya got?

 

[kevplumb]

It's 10 years old and a combi

what more do you need

 

[carol0636]

It's a Vokera linea 24.

 

[kevplumb]

and the problem is

 

[carol0636]

that the water gets to a certain temperature and then cuts out and the water goes cold. Water doesn't get very hot ever

 

[kevplumb]

clogged plate h/ex

get it repaired

 

[carol0636]

Do you have any idea of how much it will cost to repair? Just roughly.

Thanks for replying. Really appreciated

 

[kevplumb]

roughly

£150

if i did it $1500

 

[Agile]

I consider the Linea to be a modern design and totally repairable.

Getting it repaired would enable it to last at least another fice years.

So doing the job properly by a competent would be a sensible option and taking into account any other aspects.

As its blocked the whole system might need cleaning.

Tony

 

[kevplumb]

As its blocked the whole system might need cleaning.

deffo wouldn't do any harm

 

[gas4you]

I replace the plate on one of these 2 weeks ago.

Bill came to approx £185 + VAT

 

[bengasman]

Just replacing the plate hex is usually not sufficient; it will just act as a filter for the crap that is floating around in the system.
In most cases both problems can be solved in one go with a powerflush.

 

[Agile]

I charge £136 to clean the plate, where possible using a ready cleaned one to do a quick swop.

If its the first time and after a year I advise that it will probably be some while before it blocks again.

If its a regular occurance and water is dirty then I advise a power flush. Of course they dont get that done and I tell them very clearly that we give no guarantee. Of course they phone a few months later and still expect us to repair it free!

Tony