New boiler installation - what to consider.

If you’re thinking about having a new boiler installed, either because the old one is inefficient, or because it is past the stage of reasonable repair, there are a number of things to consider:

1. When? When is the best time to have it done? The engineers will need access to your house, possibly for a few days, so you need to make sure that someone is available to be home for the whole time. It’s also better to have a boiler installed in the summer rather than in winter. If you think about it, you’re far more likely to get an engineer to fit around you then because obviously fewer boilers breakdown in summer and the engineers may have more time.
2. Who? You should only use engineers who are Gas Safe Registered so you can be sure that they’re completely capable of fitting your new boiler, safely and efficiently.
3. Which – which boiler should you have? There’s a lot of choice out there, and you need to spend time thinking about what you really need. Also, if you’re thinking of home improvements, it’s important to plan your boiler around this. A combi boiler, for example, could free up much needed space in your house.
4. Where? Where’s the boiler going to go? Many new boilers can be positioned outside which frees up space and reduces noise.
5. How much? A new boiler can be an expensive purchase, and so you need to weigh up prices. Importantly, for any new boiler you might consider a scheme which allows you to spread the cost over a longer period.

You’ll find lots of useful information on this site to help you with your choices.

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