Re: I need a new CH boiler
Originally Posted by
Tedc
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I agree with you, the PV.
If you add up the service charges and shove in the very large fee for Flushing, which BT always seem to demand, you could, probably, replace the Boiler every two or three years and be in pocket.
As for the quality of the BT plumber, I got rid of my contract, some years back, because it took 3, or 4, visits to establish the reason for my system not working.
I assume you mean BG and not BT??
It is true that BG engineers do not have the greatest of reputation and that their service contracts are excessive. They also have to push for sales of "flushing" (unless this has changed), in the same way that some roadside car assistance companies had a propensity to push for sales of new batteries.
As said, there are plenty of other companies who can provide service contracts for far less.
Part of the difference in cost (compared to an annual service) involves the element of a gamble from both sides in terms of replacing worn/broken parts as well as multi-callout costs.
You might be lucky in that your boiler remains working pretty well, but unlucky that you're paying more than is needed in terms of keeping it working via a service contract.
Or, you might be unlucky in that your boiler keeps developing a range of faults, but lucky that the cost of repairing these is more than covered by a service charge.
As said, it's a personal choice and you pick your own horse to back.