Dead Boiler Conundrum!

[Crazyface]

It can be done. Well done !!! £4k.........shhheeeeeesh !!!!!!

 

[vkurup]

Slime... can you do one for me too

 

[Lanark_Golfer]

Good stuff this thread, my Ideal boiler has packed in and need a new bolier. The 2 the guy recommended were Worcester Bosch (slightly more expensive) and BAXI, looks like he knows what he's talking about. Just waiting on the prices before committing.

 

[Deleted member 1740]

Good stuff this thread, my Ideal boiler has packed in and need a new bolier. The 2 the guy recommended were Worcester Bosch (slightly more expensive) and BAXI, looks like he knows what he's talking about. Just waiting on the prices before committing.

I'd go with the baxi as you get a 7or 10yr parts and Labour warranty depending on what model you buy.

Baxi as a manufacturer must be confident of their product to back a combi boiler for 10yrs.

There's not much difference in performance between Worcester and baxi imo.

 

[JCW]

My boiler started leaking a few days ago , its around 10 years old , my mate checked it out today and says he can repair it for a few 100 quid but 10 years is about right these days he says .So a new one is better , rust on the pipes inside and won`t last much longer, its a BIASI combi . around 1200 he says , BG are asking 3k , any ideas anyone , thanks

 

[Lanark_Golfer]

Stuart, have you had any dealings with Ariston boilers, he has offered one of these at 1/2 the price of the other 2 with a full 5 yr parts and labour warranty. He said he normally works with Worcester Bosch but couldn't believe the price he was getting the Ariston at. I asked what would he put in his house and he said he'd probably go for the Ariston at that price and warranty. Also said as its not a combi boiler these are less worked (switches etc) and said it will be fine for what I need.

 

[Slime]

I'd go with the baxi as you get a 7or 10yr parts and Labour warranty depending on what model you buy.

Baxi as a manufacturer must be confident of their product to back a combi boiler for 10yrs.

There's not much difference in performance between Worcester and baxi imo.

Although, and correct me if I'm wrong, they have to be serviced every year at whatever the cost is. My boiler expert says modern boilers don't really need servicing!



Slime.

 

[Slime]

My boiler started leaking a few days ago , its around 10 years old , my mate checked it out today and says he can repair it for a few 100 quid but 10 years is about right these days he says .So a new one is better , rust on the pipes inside and won`t last much longer, its a BIASI combi . around 1200 he says , BG are asking 3k , any ideas anyone , thanks

Don't use them!
Buy your boiler yourself and get a local recommended independent gas safe plumber to fit it.
I've just had a Worcester Bosch/Greenstar 28Cdi Compact fitted for two of us living in a three bed semi.

http://www.directheatingsupplies.co...r-7716130234?gclid=CKThtvm7lMMCFQsKwwodEz4AZg

It's under £1,000, plus you'll need a flue and a few other bits & pieces that your fitter will be able to supply for a couple of hundred.
You're looking at around £1200/£1300 + fitting.
Job's a good 'un.




Slime.


P.S. The size of your house and number of occupants is key.

 

[chrisd]

My boiler has played around this week, I was advised that it needed a new PCB. Half an hour to fit, £275 worse off, everything back to normal!

 

[Deleted member 1740]

Stuart, have you had any dealings with Ariston boilers, he has offered one of these at 1/2 the price of the other 2 with a full 5 yr parts and labour warranty. He said he normally works with Worcester Bosch but couldn't believe the price he was getting the Ariston at. I asked what would he put in his house and he said he'd probably go for the Ariston at that price and warranty. Also said as its not a combi boiler these are less worked (switches etc) and said it will be fine for what I need.

I personally wouldn't have a ariston boiler for free.

Do you have a combi now?

 

[Deleted member 1740]

Although, and correct me if I'm wrong, they have to be serviced every year at whatever the cost is. My boiler expert says modern boilers don't really need servicing!



Slime.

Any boiler manufacturer can/will void a warranty if the appliance hasn't been serviced every year regardless of how many years there covering it for.

I wouldn't agree totally. New boilers don't need to be stripped out and cleaned like old boilers did but they still need to be checked over once a year.

Would you not service a brand new merc or bmw every year?

 

[Lanark_Golfer]

I personally wouldn't have a ariston boiler for free.

Do you have a combi now?

No, think it's a conventional boiler?? Have a large tank that holds hot water. The one I had was installed by the builder Ideal icos He24 and reviews are shocking

 

[Deleted member 1740]

My boiler started leaking a few days ago , its around 10 years old , my mate checked it out today and says he can repair it for a few 100 quid but 10 years is about right these days he says .So a new one is better , rust on the pipes inside and won`t last much longer, its a BIASI combi . around 1200 he says , BG are asking 3k , any ideas anyone , thanks

I usually only supply and fit Worcester,Valiant or Baxi boilers. These in my opinion are the better boilers on the market and all have a very good customer back up service usually next day and their engineers have the parts on the van so there's no waiting on parts to be ordered etc.

For the money the baxi duo-Tec(7yr warranty) and the platinum (10yr warranty) are the best value imo. The Worceste5r and valiant are as good but only offer upto 5yr warranty as opposed to 7/10 with baxi.

Peace of mind for 10yrs is a no brainer imo.

 

[Slime]

Any boiler manufacturer can/will void a warranty if the appliance hasn't been serviced every year regardless of how many years there covering it for.

I wouldn't agree totally. New boilers don't need to be stripped out and cleaned like old boilers did but they still need to be checked over once a year.

Would you not service a brand new merc or bmw every year?

That's what I was trying to say, I just did it badly!
Get your guy round for a quick look, a cup of tea and a stamp in the service book to keep the warranty up to date.



Slime.

 

[Deleted member 1740]

No, think it's a conventional boiler?? Have a large tank that holds hot water. The one I had was installed by the builder Ideal icos He24 and reviews are shocking

Ideal boilers are a nightmare and the parts are mega expensive.

Have a look at the baxi solo or Worcester/ Valiant equivalent, you wont go far wrong.

The fitting cost will be cheaper as opposed to a full conversion to combi.

 

[Deleted member 1740]

That's what I was trying to say, I just did it badly!
Get your guy round for a quick look, a cup of tea and a stamp in the service book to keep the warranty up to date.



Slime.

I hope that's not how you service your 2nd hand cars you sell

On a side note part of a boiler service needs a flue gas analysis test and the machine to carry out the test costs between £300-600 +69 calibration test every year so it's not just a quick look over the boiler.