A New Boler

Is it worth your money to have a new boiler? New boilers are not cheap but neither is it cheap to frequently call the emergency plumber to handle boiler repairs. Very often, the emergency plumber will recommend that you replace the boiler with the energy efficient condensing boilers to reduce your fuel bills. The fact is if the boiler is more than 15 years old, even the emergency plumber with his skills and experience may no longer be able to regain its former efficiency. If you opt for a new boiler with 90% efficiency, expect to recoup the investment from your fuel savings in a few years. Another benefit you will gain is an increase in your home’s resale value since a condensing boiler can be an attractive incentive for potential home buyers.

Signs that mean you have to get a new boiler

• The boiler has reached the point when it is not longer cost effective to have it repaired. Parts and components show signs of wear and will continue to deteriorate even with preventive maintenance.

• When you do not have control over your heating because your boiler has no thermostat or the timers are not flexible. When you have a thermostat, you can reduce on your energy consumption but lowering the settings when nobody is home or when it is time to sleep.
• If your boiler has a continuous pilot light that is a waste of gas. The pilot light is what you see through that small window in front of the boiler.

• If your boiler has the dry cycle which is typically found in old boilers which means that the heat is on. However, this is a waste of energy since you will be heating the home even when you do not need to do so.

• The laws of UK require that a boiler upgrade or replacement should be condensing boilers to ease on fuel poverty. It is also the most obvious solution to the rising costs of fuel because condensing boilers have energy efficiency of more than 90% according to SEDBUK ratings. If your old boiler is rated-G, it is reason enough to replace it.