New boiler required - HELP !!!
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Hi there,
Am new to Pistonheads so please be gentle! Just heard today that our Potterton Netaheat Profile boiler has given up the ghost. Apparently it is "very old" and the parts are now "very expensive". There are, allegedly, "kettling noises" and the pilot light keeps going out for no reason, occasionally coming back on or not, as it pleases!
So, a replacement 24kw conventional condensing boiler is now required - can anyone please advise us on the following:-
(a) whats the best boiler to go for (ie efficiency, good value etc)
(b) how much approx should fitting the new boiler cost (prices seem to vary wildly particularly as we're in London)
(c) when fitting new boiler, should the whole system be flushed/cleaned as a matter of course (as old boilers are full of sludge I believe) and if so how much to budget for this
(d) anything else I've forgotten as I've not a bl**dy clue what I'm on about being that I am a woman and plumbing and i don't obviously don't understand each other
Many thanks to all in advance
mrspw
Am new to Pistonheads so please be gentle! Just heard today that our Potterton Netaheat Profile boiler has given up the ghost. Apparently it is "very old" and the parts are now "very expensive". There are, allegedly, "kettling noises" and the pilot light keeps going out for no reason, occasionally coming back on or not, as it pleases!
So, a replacement 24kw conventional condensing boiler is now required - can anyone please advise us on the following:-
(a) whats the best boiler to go for (ie efficiency, good value etc)
(b) how much approx should fitting the new boiler cost (prices seem to vary wildly particularly as we're in London)
(c) when fitting new boiler, should the whole system be flushed/cleaned as a matter of course (as old boilers are full of sludge I believe) and if so how much to budget for this
(d) anything else I've forgotten as I've not a bl**dy clue what I'm on about being that I am a woman and plumbing and i don't obviously don't understand each other
Many thanks to all in advance
mrspw
Hi all,
Thank you so much for all your replies. Thought I'd give you an update.
Above someone mentioned the Worcester Bosh 24 which is exactly what we have been quoted for. They came in at £2,200 including all works & powerflush, vent etc plus wireless thermostat, which seems to be bang on the money (actually think this is very reasonable for Fulham as most people seem to be coming in around the 3k or 3.5k mark).
Typically though, our boiler is working again, but for how long..??? Anyway, we were very impressed with this company from Battersea (for anyone that's interested Synergy Heatsource - ask for John or Aidan - 020 7228 9282). They were recommended by a friend, as they do all their properties and restaurants etc). They seem extremely polite, efficient and prompt (and reasonable). www.synergyheatsource.com
Will keep you posted once the work is done. Thanks again for all the info/advice.
mrspw
Thank you so much for all your replies. Thought I'd give you an update.
Above someone mentioned the Worcester Bosh 24 which is exactly what we have been quoted for. They came in at £2,200 including all works & powerflush, vent etc plus wireless thermostat, which seems to be bang on the money (actually think this is very reasonable for Fulham as most people seem to be coming in around the 3k or 3.5k mark).
Typically though, our boiler is working again, but for how long..??? Anyway, we were very impressed with this company from Battersea (for anyone that's interested Synergy Heatsource - ask for John or Aidan - 020 7228 9282). They were recommended by a friend, as they do all their properties and restaurants etc). They seem extremely polite, efficient and prompt (and reasonable). www.synergyheatsource.com
Will keep you posted once the work is done. Thanks again for all the info/advice.
mrspw
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