I've currently got a Sime Super 90 Plus boiler. It's big, it's old and the DHW is rubbish.
Having said that, it needs a new diverter valve (I replaced it last year, but the replacement (brand new) was also faulty - I didn't return it because it was better than the old one, it was only £25, and I couldn't be bothered).
Knowing that the boiler is old and inefficient, I thought we'd get a quote from British Gas for a new boiler - they've got a £300 trade in deal on at the moment.
So, the BG bloke did all the obligatory slagging off about my current boiler (it's not THAT bad!) and he gave us a quote of £3198 (inc the £300 discount) broken down as follows:
Worcester 28i Junior boiler with the pipe flushing (whatever it's called!), wireless controller and installation: £2690
Vertical flue kit: £380
ME bonding (earthing for the copper pipes - you see, I DO pay attention): 133
General other building work: £145
Replacing 15mm copper pipe with 22mm copper pipe: £150
The reason for the last bit is that I'm told the pipe going from the meter to the boiler isn't wide enough (it does take a bizarre route around the house).
So, does this price sound reasonable (I intend to get other quotes)? Also, if I got the DV changed and had my 15mm gas pipe replaced with 22mm, would my Sime work as well as the brand new boiler but be about £2800 cheaper? Is it really worth the extra £2800 for a wireless controller, a slightly smaller boiler and a bit more efficiency?
Answers on a postcard please....
Thanks,
Bob
Having said that, it needs a new diverter valve (I replaced it last year, but the replacement (brand new) was also faulty - I didn't return it because it was better than the old one, it was only £25, and I couldn't be bothered).
Knowing that the boiler is old and inefficient, I thought we'd get a quote from British Gas for a new boiler - they've got a £300 trade in deal on at the moment.
So, the BG bloke did all the obligatory slagging off about my current boiler (it's not THAT bad!) and he gave us a quote of £3198 (inc the £300 discount) broken down as follows:
Worcester 28i Junior boiler with the pipe flushing (whatever it's called!), wireless controller and installation: £2690
Vertical flue kit: £380
ME bonding (earthing for the copper pipes - you see, I DO pay attention): 133
General other building work: £145
Replacing 15mm copper pipe with 22mm copper pipe: £150
The reason for the last bit is that I'm told the pipe going from the meter to the boiler isn't wide enough (it does take a bizarre route around the house).
So, does this price sound reasonable (I intend to get other quotes)? Also, if I got the DV changed and had my 15mm gas pipe replaced with 22mm, would my Sime work as well as the brand new boiler but be about £2800 cheaper? Is it really worth the extra £2800 for a wireless controller, a slightly smaller boiler and a bit more efficiency?
Answers on a postcard please....
Thanks,
Bob