New Boiler

[Rain King]

Anyone have any recommendations for a company to install a new combi boiler for a small semi detached? And any particular make.

Our old one is currently pissing water out of the bottom every time we try to get hot water.

[urban.spaceman]

GERRIMIN

[jonthefox]

13 minutes ago, Rain King said:

Anyone have any recommendations for a company to install a new combi boiler for a small semi detached? And any particular make.

Our old one is currently pissing water out of the bottom every time we try to get hot water.

I thought you were talking about my grandad then. anyway, i always use this bloke- Scottys 07989 795261. 

[Raj]

Get a local good recommended plumber.

NOT British Gas as they will rape you.

Boiler wise we e got a Worcester and its fab.

[Big Dave]

Worcester Bosch all the way.

Get 2-3 quotes - installation prices will vary widely. Only a days work if a direct replacement.

[Crinklyfox]

Please be aware that many heating engineers are paid a commission by the boiler manufacturers to install their boilers, so if you ask them for a recommendation you may not get an unbiased opinion.

 

I had lots of problems with our previous boiler but now have an Ideal Logic and have not had any problems with it.

[Will1981]

1 hour ago, Big Dave said:

Worcester Bosch all the way.

Get 2-3 quotes - installation prices will vary widely. Only a days work if a direct replacement.

I have had 3 worcester bosch boilers for between 5 to 8 years and never had an issue with any of them.

[Nalis]

Another vote for a Worcester. You need to get it service every year though thats a small inconvenience

[Wolfox]

10 hours ago, Raj said:

Get a local good recommended plumber.

NOT British Gas as they will rape you.

Boiler wise we e got a Worcester and its fab.

BG is at least double, so, don’t bother…. The HomeCare is great though (in the main!)

 

I do weirdly have some insight here (although from a a few years ago)

 

Worcester Greenstar specifically was/ is the best of the bunch from what I’ve seen on a fairly comprehensive review of reliability and performance 

[Chiltern Fox]

How about a veissmans? Not as well known as Worcester Bosch, but highly recommended by installers. I have a storage combi.

[woollett the bullet]

If choosing a combi,

as mentioned, Worcester bosch greenstar or valiant have a good reputation in the trade. 

Make sure the output is is big enough for your demands and if anything err on the larger side. I chose the greenstar ( 8 years ago) not missed a beat. 

Check guarantee details too industry standard then was 7 years. 

As for fitting choose an installer who is reasonably local and comes well recommended personally. 

Some companies use seasonal sub contractors and although perfectly safe can be a bit bish bosh bash , rushing to make a quick buck. 

Cheapest ain't always the best

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