Worcester boiler needs part and flushed ,better to replace with new,it's prob 20yrs old?

[jeanette63]

Hi
My boiler has a leak,I have a monthly boiler cover with SSE
The guy said he will try to get the part but system needs flushed. If not flushed they won't cover the boiler .
He recommends a new boiler,system would be flushed and obviously would have a filter in it ,mine doesn't.
Is Baxi a reliable boiler?
Thanks

 

[cross thread]

Baxi make loads of boilers what’s fitted at the momentum

 

[CBW]

What part is required?

 

[jeanette63]

No idea sorry

 

[CBW]

I take it the system water quality must be poor if they’re recommending a flush? if it’s not then it’s just a pressure selling point. Did you see it?

 

[jeanette63]

Not really, but it's an old system more like 25yr or older,never been flushed so it's probable I guess?

 

[CBW]

No, not really, just because it’s never been flushed, it doesn’t automatically need one. If the system water is clear/yellow in colour, and you’ve not had issues, then it’s likely you’ve either had it maintained, or it’s just as it was when first installed.

All I’m trying to say is, don’t be pushed into something you don’t want or need. If you’re looking to get a new boiler, then that’s your call, but if you’re happy with the existing setup, and not throwing loads of money at it, then I don’t see the harm in keeping it.

 

[ianmcd]

SSE home services doesnt exist anymore, you have a self employed contractor working for CORGI Homeplan, you are being ripped off

 

[jeanette63]

Apparently they have the part so that's good
I've been told there is evidence of sludge in the system and if it causes damage in the future the repair won't be covered though.
The water dripping from the leak is crystal clear so that's confusing

 

[gas112]

Apparently they have the part so that's good
I've been told there is evidence of sludge in the system and if it causes damage in the future the repair won't be covered though.
The water dripping from the leak is crystal clear so that's confusing

they are trying to scare you into spending 600 quid plus on a flush save the money and put towards your new boiler . If its a combi you have baxi 630 is a cracking little boiler very reliable 7 year warranty or slightly dearer as the 830 and ten year warranty same boiler

 

[jeanette63]

Can anyone recommend a good reliable company to supply and fit a new boiler in glasgow area,there are so many!

 

[CBW]

Can anyone recommend a good reliable company to supply and fit a new boiler in glasgow area,there are so many!

There’s a few on here, but Glasgow as an area isn’t that small it also depends how busy they are.

 

[gas112]

@tonybhoy

 

[ianmcd]

@tonybhoy

+1

 

[jeanette63]

I have been quoted 2200 to supply and fit a baxi combi with 10yr warranty, is that a decent price?
Is the warranty with the manufacturer?
I'm in Dumbarton.