Re: Change to combi-boiler?
Hi orangutan, yes, a sensible move usually. Modern condensing boilers are very efficient these days and if you mainly shower rather than bathe then a combi is usually the best option. Pipework wise the combi is usually simpler and if the boiler is installed in the same spot then there should be no major alterations required. Let us know how you get on!Re: Change to combi-boiler?
I understand the new boilers are a lot more efficient these days and my son had a combi installed which has been a great improvement - it has made a difference to his gas bill. The one thing he didn't realise was how different the pipework is. He ended up with a new gas pipe on the outside of his wall (starting at the meter) going to the boiler. I don't know if this was because he has solid floors, but I have seen it on quite a few houses when they have new boilers. Some folks have had the boilers put intot he loft and the pipework has ended up going right up the wall, which doesn't look very attractive. Just a thought and perhaps something to ask about. It is also possible that you may be able to get a grant for a new more economical boiler, so its worth finding out which boilers qualify.Re: Change to combi-boiler?
Re: Change to combi-boiler?
Their are numerous ways to update your heating and numerous types of Boilers, the basic question is 'COST'.Re: Change to combi-boiler?
Thanks, all. I'm in southwest Ireland so no British Gas surveys possible!Re: Change to combi-boiler?
We had a Worcester Bosch Condensing boiler fitted in 2005 so it's roughly 6 years old now. We haven't had any problems at all with it and we've only had it serviced twice (I know they should be serviced every year)Re: Change to combi-boiler?
We've had two combi boilers over ten years. Our water is very hard which clogs up the system and we found that the heat exchanger is quite expensive to replace. They replaced it once under the guarantee but not the second time it clogged up so we had to buy the new boiler. So maybe check the guarantee for heat exchanger replacements if your water is hard.
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