cost of new combi boiler

We recently (about 3 months ago) paid £4,000. The ‘old’ one was 13 years old.

Gangster. Our boiler is. 34 years old, we havnt had it serviced for many years. My mums was 55 years old. Was still going strong last time I heard.
The new boilers have built in obsolescence and don’t last much more than 10 years and we have been told by a an experienced
Fitter that while our boiler is working then hang onto it.

Yes, if it is still working don't fix it!

We have LPG but our boiler is a Worcester /Bosch with a 10 year warranty .Any time we have a problem the engineer comes within 24 hours . When I had a technical problem I spoke to a lady engineer who talked me through the settings, then agreed with me about the repair needed. Worth a lot to me

Ginster apologies for not noticing my phone took it upon itself to change what I typed to what it thought I meant. I have given it a good talking to. 😊

silverlining48

Gangster. Our boiler is. 34 years old, we havnt had it serviced for many years. My mums was 55 years old. Was still going strong last time I heard.
The new boilers have built in obsolescence and don’t last much more than 10 years and we have been told by a an experienced
Fitter that while our boiler is working then hang onto it.

Every appliance we buy has a built in obsolescence. They will still be working after many years, but, it’s the efficiency of the appliance. Your boiler is only working at 60%? efficiency. This will be reflected in your gas consumption.

I agree, Petra. Our gas bill dropped dramatically, after we replaced our boiler.
The bonus was that the parts of our home, which the previous boiler struggled to heat, were significantly warmer.

So why would an experienced boiler engineer say keep your old boiler as long as you can because the new ones, which obviously bring him more business , are nowhere near as reliable.?

I can only speak from my own experience. We certainly saw a difference.

silverlining48

So why would an experienced boiler engineer say keep your old boiler as long as you can because the new ones, which obviously bring him more business , are nowhere near as reliable.?

The answer is simple: there’s no money for him in a new boiler because they are so efficient now. Whereas as long as he can keep earning £50? an hour fixing/ servicing old boilers, why would he🤷‍♀️
It’s the same logic as dentists. As long as you have teeth in your head there’s money in it for them. Simples.

I too would avoid British gas.
Also when the new boiler was fitted I was amazed how much less gas we were using with a more modern unit.

I would weigh up the cost of repairs, servicing over thirty four years, factor in reduced gas consumption and a warranty before dismissing installing a new boiler.
...and of course, the house was much warmer!

We don’t have a problem with our boiler.
Marydoll no repairs and few services so it hasn’t cost us much.
Petra the new boilers may be efficient, but they don’t last long.
I was only passing on my experience and what I was told about new boilers. Up to the individual what they choose to do.

silverlining48 I’d have agreed with you totally until recently when, after several repair attempts, they said they simply didn’t have the parts needed to repair our old boiler.
I was delighted to find how much the gas usage/bill had dropped after the installation of the new one though.

I do worry it will break down in winter and urgently need replacement 🥶. This old house is detached single brick so can get cold at the best of times. We have a wood burner, but that won’t allow us to cook or heat water. 💦 food for thought.

Got my three quotations and Yes, the British Gas one was more expensive than the two local companies. Did get a further reduction from them when I phoned to discuss this.

They also offer interest free loans for up to three years (only two for me due to my age), which does suit me as it means I do not have to delph to deeply into my savings.