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I’ve been quoted £3,200 for a Worcester 4000 30kW combi boiler (includes removal and disposal of the old one). My current boiler is a Potterton HE85, and the job involves a conversion from a standard boiler to a combi in a 3-bed house in Lincolnshire. I’d really appreciate hearing what others...

The question is more about the price and whether or not it is reasonable based on the information I have provided? Also whether it is even worth replacing the boiler as my existing boiler is in full working order.

I live in a three bed; two storey semi detached house that has twelve radiators (most have thermostatic valves). i currently have a standard boiler (Potterton he 85), which is located in the airing cupboard in the middle of the house i.e. not on an outside wall. i have one bathtub and two...

I sent this to the plumber: " The reason I’m having the boiler replaced is that a few of my radiators are not working, and most of them do not get fully hot. In addition, the boiler itself is quite old. I’ve done some research and understand that a standard system cleanse with inhibitor (which...

This is the impression I get i.e. plumbers can't really help because of the boiler type. Baxi themselves advised me to replace the boiler telling me 1) it is not energy efficient meaning i will save with a new boiler 2) It is not a combi boiler meaning i have to pay to heat water unnecessarily...

I had a plan with Baxi for many years. It originally costed £17 PCM but increased to £85 PCM over the years because of the age of the boiler. I cancelled it earlier this year because Baxi said they could not help with the radiators as it was down to sludge. The two engineers who visited both...

Two engineers have turned up and recommended a new boiler. Only spent 5-10 minutes looking at the radiators. Not sure how long this should taker? (and additional cost if necessary of course).

Several years ago (maybe 5) in winter; I left the central heating on when i went out for a few hours and it was unbearable when i returned. I had to leave the windows open all night due to the heat. Last year in winter; I noticed my radiators were not piping hot when the central heating was...

Is the price reasonable considering the electrician does not appear to pay VAT i.e. VAT is specified as N/A on the invoice.

The VAT was quoted as N/A on both invoices.

I live in Lincoln, Lincolnshire. He was very good to be fair and I would use him again. I asked for a breakdown of the costs for the second visit (on the invoice it said £90 for the call out and the fitting of a bathroom bulk head light). I asked for the make and model of the light and a...

The electrician visited and tells me the issue is the corroded light fitting in the on suite (I was unaware it is corroded). He has bypassed the light in the on suite and now the other lights work. I was charged £75 call out for this. The corroded light fitting now needs replacing. He tells...

Thanks. What would the likely cost be to call out an engineer? my research online is telling me £50-£150 total unless major rewiring is needed? Major rewiring is unlikely to be needed because the problem is localised i.e. only a proportion of upstairs lights are affected.

Five ceiling lights do not work upstairs in my house. Two ceiling lights upstairs do work and all the ceiling lights downstairs work. The lights that don't work are: Master bedroom Dressing room Master bedroom on suite Landing light Second bedroom (on same side of house as master bedroom)...

I have a Potterton Powermax HE 85 boiler, which is about 15 years old. This morning I noticed the boiler was off so I checked the house electrics to make sure there was no trip switch activated - there wasn't. I am insured with Baxi who are visiting next Thursday to repair and do a service...