Thinking of new boiler - popular options?

[Hollybobs]

Hi there,

currently contemplating a new boiler a bit later on in the year, was wondering what were the current trends and favoured manufacturers.

Currently have a Potterton Nettaheat 16 -22. 3 bed det house, with conservatory. 12 rads, all doubles.

What would be a good list of options to consider?

Thanks in advance,
H

 

[transam]

That's a question that is frequently asked on here & the answer you will get isl wide & varied , general concensus I think is cheap or budget boiler's , dearer the spare's ! personally I would only fit a boiler with a stainless steel heat exc' , not ally but other's will say different ! generally use the Johnson & Starley Reno range , but I might be the only one on here that does ?? might be a case of pick the best of a bad bunch & hope you get it right ?

WARNING !!
This post was edited on the 27th feb 2011 , I would strongly advise that anyone should not consider the J&s Reno boiler they have proven to be the most unreliable boiler we hav ever had the misfortune to use an absolute disgrace !

 

[Hollybobs]

That's a question that is frequently asked on here & the answer you will get isl wide & varied , general concensus I think is cheap or budget boiler's , dearer the spare's ! personally I would only fit a boiler with a stainless steel heat exc' , not ally but other's will say different ! generally use the Johnson & Starley Reno range , but I might be the only one on here that does ?? might be a case of pick the best of a bad bunch & hope you get it right ?

Thanks for your comments.

I am now starting to think otherwise after reading many useful threads on this site, and my own mantra of 'if it ain't broke don't fix it ' seems to be the way to go to save me shelling out!

In fact Scottish Gas have done me a favour by failing to turn up for their quotation visit

 

[D_Hailsham]

I am now starting to think otherwise after reading many useful threads on this site, and my own mantra of 'if it ain't broke don't fix it ' seems to be the way to go to save me shelling out!

You only replace a boiler when it will cost more to repair or cannot be repaired. The "saving" on your fuel bill will rarely cover the true cost of a new boiler.