From a very simple ‘heat only’ oil fired boiler through to the most complex of Gas combination boilers, they all eventually go wrong. Just like an old car, do you keep repairing it or replace it with something that is much more efficient and reliable? you may be paying for a maintenance contract through British Gas or just stumping up for the repairs as and when they occur, but either way it can be expensive (currently £156 a year with British Gas, ‘boiler only’ cover). Some boilers are now available with a 5 year guarantee, making instant savings of £780 as British gas’ insurance would no longer be required. A change in the law 4 years ago means that all new boilers are now of the condensing type, far more efficient than older non condensing boilers (the new boilers recycle the heat in the exhaust gasses). Savings of up to 30% can be made over traditional oil and gas boilers and with the average gas bill now approaching £840 per year a 30% saving is significant, up to £252 per annum, a saving of £1260 over 5 years. Other potential savings come with correct heating controls, enabling savings of up to 17%. Once again this could save the bill payer up to £714 over 5 years. So over 5 years there are potential savings to the average customer of up to £2754, a significant amount considering the cost of a new boiler professionally planned, installed and commissioned. Prices vary depending on the size and features of the heating system but as we are talking averages here, a new gas combination boiler at £1850 fitted, a new gas ‘heat only’ boiler at £1320 fitted and a new oil fired ‘heat only’ boiler at £2450 fitted. SJW Plumbing and Heating will design and install your new heating system at a very competitive price and ensure that you get the most from your new boiler. 28/01/09 Sources: British Gas, U-switch and the Energy Saving Trust See what the Energy Saving Trust have to say (click here) All boiler prices quoted are subject to VAT and are subject to a full site survey at the time of quote. http://www.energysavingtrust.org.uk/Home-improvements/Heating-and-hot-water/What-is-a-high-efficiency-condensing-boiler shapeimage_1_link_0
 
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Problem: repair an old boiler or replace with new.
Solution: do the maths, what will a new high efficiency boiler and controls save you?