coritani Posted August 21, 2006 Share Posted August 21, 2006 The people next door paid about the same as you and and they used a Chesterfield firm and they seemed very good. I will have to get some more information from him. You are right about the new bathroom.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beanpod Posted August 21, 2006 Share Posted August 21, 2006 We had a Worcester Junior fitted about a year and a half ago with British Gas and it cost £1,908. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coritani Posted August 21, 2006 Share Posted August 21, 2006 It sounds like a good boiler the Worcester, I will certainly look at that one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acps Posted August 22, 2006 Share Posted August 22, 2006 If it isn't broken don't fix it but being a plumber I can tell you that if you are replacing it you will get what you pay for to a point with any boiler. the cheap ones are a false economy but the better ones are reliable. It would be good to replace it for environmental and efficiency reasons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acps Posted August 22, 2006 Share Posted August 22, 2006 combis are not suitable or desirable in all houses, so check first Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coritani Posted August 22, 2006 Share Posted August 22, 2006 Thanks acps, someone else said the same as you about fixing something that is not broken. I just worry about a major breakdown in mid winter, still it has not let me down so far. I will take your advice regarding the better class boiler for the future.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaccDave Posted August 22, 2006 Share Posted August 22, 2006 to be honest i don't agree with the if it aint broke don't fix it brigade. A new boiler will save you a fortune in the long run, especially if it's a decent combi. in my opinion there are only two real choices as regards brand names. Worcester(built by bosch) and vaillant. these are two of the more expensive kinds but are easiest to install/use and reair if problems arise. It would be best to replace old radiators as well if you can afford it or get the current ones jet flushed to remove sludge from the system. Thermostatic radiator valves(the ones with the numbers on) are great because they allow you to control individual room temperatures. As a rule of thumb, try to avoid the frnch and italian boilers. I work as a repair engineer and seem to be fixing an awful lot of these which are not very old. Hope this helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coritani Posted August 23, 2006 Share Posted August 23, 2006 Thats a great help MaccDave and I wll have the radiators as you suggested. We do have difficulty with the rads in seperate rooms. Thanks for the info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Littlechick Posted August 23, 2006 Share Posted August 23, 2006 We have a Valiant high pressure heating system and I would highly recommend it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
price Posted August 23, 2006 Share Posted August 23, 2006 I've asked for a new combi boiler to replace my heating appliance (floor-mounted,seperate tank) which is around 18years old, for my 1 bedroomed flat from the council. What do you think my chances are? (No explosive laughter, please). Could I get one on medical grounds do you think? I have Psoriasis which entails me needing a bath each day also got arthritis. Maybe someone on SF works in the appropriate Department. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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