Before you jump feet first into buying a brand new boiler, take a breath and consider some of the following before you pick the cheapest one you can find!
Types of Boilers
There are two main types of boiler – the Combi and the Open Vent. Combi boilers (my personal fave) provide you with hot water as and when you need it without the assistance of a water tank, so not only do they take up less space but they also just heat whatever it is you need, so it’s not wasteful. Open Vent (aka System) are set on a timer and do use a hot water tank. These are perfect for families in a house big enough to accommodate the tank without it taking up valuable space.
The Price
The average price of a replacement boiler is around the £2,500 mark, but this can vary depending on what type of boiler you buy and who you choose to install it for you, of course. Make sure you have a little shop around to make sure you get the best deal.
Maintenance
No matter how much you would like them to, boiler’s won’t last forever, and no one can convince you that yours will run perfectly during its time in your care, but making sure that you give the system a flush to reduce lime scale and things is essential. Just get your engineer to use a chemical inhibitor. (Write that down – it’s important!) Some boiler parts are easier and cheap to obtain and install than others, too.
Taking these 3 factors into account should ensure that you get the best boiler AND it lasts well into your winter years!
Before you jump feet first into buying a brand new boiler, take a breath and consider some of the following before you pick the cheapest one you can find! installing a boiler
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