Hello
We recently moved into a new home which has an old back boiler (where the fireplace used to be) and in front of it an old fashioned gas fire.
The back boiler works fine and has given no problems so far, we don't use the old gas fire and want it replaced as soon as possible with a modern gas or electric fire. We were told from our gasman that it would be better to replace the back boiler with a new combi or even condenser boiler. I have heard, yes these provide cheaper bills but any savings made, will be offset by maintenance costs as the new boilers are not as relaiable as the back boilers. Is this the case?
Is it a better idea to keep the old back boiler or replace with a newer back boiler and then put a new gas or electric fire in front? Thanks in advance
Arakis777
We recently moved into a new home which has an old back boiler (where the fireplace used to be) and in front of it an old fashioned gas fire.
The back boiler works fine and has given no problems so far, we don't use the old gas fire and want it replaced as soon as possible with a modern gas or electric fire. We were told from our gasman that it would be better to replace the back boiler with a new combi or even condenser boiler. I have heard, yes these provide cheaper bills but any savings made, will be offset by maintenance costs as the new boilers are not as relaiable as the back boilers. Is this the case?
Is it a better idea to keep the old back boiler or replace with a newer back boiler and then put a new gas or electric fire in front? Thanks in advance
Arakis777