How long will my boiler last?

[Mr Smyth]

I'm asking this question to promt a discussion.

Had this same discussion with a customer..... not so much a new condenser but an existing boiler. The customer in question would not except that after 14yrs I was suggesting it maybe time to replace her Lynx. A mexico/kingfisher or diplomat (I could go on) was good for, in many cases in excess of 25yrs.
But boilers of today will never last anything like that long.

If you compare a CH Boiler to another household appliance (Fridge?, Washing Machine?) then nobody expects them to last more than about 5/6yrs. I think customers need to understand that the Condensing Boiler fitted tomorrow may not last 10/12yrs

Any thoughts....from both engineers and consumers

Well thats my lot.... I'll return to being depressed and watch Eastenders

MOD 2

Had this same discussion with a customer...

so this is diy then

 

[micky p]

Well the manufactures of many combi boilers said approx 10 -12 years.

Not sure on some of these new B rated condensing combis with aluminum HE on them.

I think the likes of some better makes like Viessmann etc may last 15 years + unlike lots of other makes.