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    When you can't DIY, anyone have experience with British Gas?

    Well, so far so good... BG came in (on time!), confirmed it was the expansion vessel and will be back with the part on Wednesday. I realise this might have cost less to fix with someone other than BG but I personally like the security of knowing I can call them back as and when over the next...
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    When you can't DIY, anyone have experience with British Gas?

    Well, I called a few places that served north London and most charged £60-75 call out fee (with no or little work included) plus about £30-40 per hour of labour. Then parts on top of that. I did a quick search on the web and I assumed a minimum of £50 for a CH expansion vessel (assuming that's...
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    When you can't DIY, anyone have experience with British Gas?

    Just curious. I like to fix things myself when I can, but I also like to think I have the smarts to know when it's above my skills or just not worth it. My boiler gave up this weekend and I called British Gas. For £24/month they will fix my current problem (parts & labour), give me unlimited...
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    Ideal Response 120 boiler -- pressure problem

    Any idea what it should cost to fix the expansion vessel? We are going to call in a plumber.
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    Ideal Response 120 boiler -- pressure problem

    So, a boiler can need repressurizing, even when we haven't drained any radiators to do decorating? Sorry if it's a daft question. This is all new to me. Thank you for your help.
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    Ideal Response 120 boiler -- pressure problem

    Our Response 120 combi boiler was installed with the flat in 2001 and has worked perfectly until now. This morning, I went to run some hot water in the kitchen sink when the pressure started rising beyond the 2 mark on our gauge (normally it sits at 1.5) and the safety button turned off the...
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