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I've lived in my 1930's terraced house for 20 odd years and the conventional boiler is still going strong, but I'm considering changing to a combi. Partly because I've had a few loft leaks over the years, for various reasons that are not relevant, but with a combi boiler all of that will be in the past, and partly because I'd like to save money if at all possible.
What I want to know is have any of you made this change and if so, were the savings as good as I'm reading?
Also, for anyone who has the time, what are the pros and cons of making this change? I have one bathroom, which is sometimes shared when I have a lodger, 3 bedrooms, an extended kitchen and two main rooms (I'm one of those that haven't knocked the wall through).
Another question is, have you noticed any difference in the heating of the home? There shouldn't be I guess, but it's good to know.
I trust you lot more than anyone trying to sell me something, so any advice would be appreciated before my local engineer calls me (I've not long left him a message)
TIA
What I want to know is have any of you made this change and if so, were the savings as good as I'm reading?
Also, for anyone who has the time, what are the pros and cons of making this change? I have one bathroom, which is sometimes shared when I have a lodger, 3 bedrooms, an extended kitchen and two main rooms (I'm one of those that haven't knocked the wall through).
Another question is, have you noticed any difference in the heating of the home? There shouldn't be I guess, but it's good to know.
I trust you lot more than anyone trying to sell me something, so any advice would be appreciated before my local engineer calls me (I've not long left him a message)
TIA
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How do you get your domestic hot water now, with a storage tank on the central heating?
If you do, that's three tanks you won't need with a combi. No feeder tanks with a pressurised system. |
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You only heat the water you use now with a combi.
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Yeah, I have both the main tank and expansion tank in the loft. I'd rather have no water in the loft at all, hence the consideration for a combi, plus the reduced heating costs. That's the theory anyway. Always had a conventional boiler, so a little naive when it comes to combi boilers.
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Get a combi, there's no downside especially if you can have it in the same place as your old boiler so there's no great installation cost. It will be more efficient and with the cost of energy will save you money in the long term.
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And as Crappin said you don't store hot water, which can go cold if you don't use it, you heat the water when the hot taps are turned on and that's it.
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Don’t do it is my advice
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You can't say that without giving a reason lfc
As for position Charlie, I'm looking at putting it in the bathroom cupboard, where the cylinder currently resides. My boiler is in the back bedroom. |
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I’d like to change
But my old girl of Boiler fires up With no problem at all never had anything go wrong With it I’ve been in house 14 years now Problem is I’ve two women in house They have 10 min + showers nick hot water Other than that only change if I completely revamp the house |
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Get a combi, they are efficient.
Lots of free ones from council or energy company too or help with that. Speak to your gas provider about it Get quotes if you have to pay, obviously. https://thefreeboilerscheme.co.uk/ .. |
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I've budgeted for £3k and expecting change
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I appreciate the responses, thank you
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My dad got a free one and he's not on benefits.
Energy company he was with had quota so came and fitted it... |
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Maybe with all the heat pump stuff there's less free combi, but
always worth a look. |
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I most definitely will yhtl, can't ignore it that's for sure. Have saved page in favourites and will take a look when I'm not punting. Thanks for that.
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I like an immersion heater ..cheap and no maintenance
Depends on the individual of course |
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Why fire up a boiler to get hot water in the summer ?
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Ignore lfc he's talking his normal bollocks.
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One more thing I've thought of is the size of boiler you need and radiator size required for each room. If you're getting a quote then the engineer should work that out for you.
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Some Decent Combi offers about if you Shop round ,The One I have was all in Fitted Just over a Grand, Still going ok after 7 years But looking at getting a New one in the next couple of years , as not sure what will happen going Forward regarding boilers
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Interesting case. I haven't had a call from the engineer yet, but that would be a nice saving if they supply and fit for (say) under £2k. I'll be happy with that.
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I've got 8 rads btw
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Yes they are. I bought a new curved radiator for the front room to go in the bay and I actually worked it out for myself. When the plumber arrived he said it was spot on. I also put another radiator in my back room with the same strategy. All the others though were here when I bought the house 20 years ago, so have no idea of them. How would I know?
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Sorry but I keep thinking about this
 , have you got, or want, thermostatic valves for each room?The heating engineer should work them out for you. |
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Do you have the same boiler from 20 years ago
still working ? |
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Have a look at British Gas for a free (I think) quote: https://www.britishgas.co.uk/boiler-marketplace/quote-options
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About 2 years ago I replaced every valve in the house with new thermostatic valves, that's when I bought the the new radiators. Also had a power flush and completely revamped it all, barring the boiler.
Yes lfc, the boiler is the same. God knows how old it is as I don't believe it was new either. |
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In my other house I let British Gas replace the entire central heating. I also called them out a few years back for a quote, but their prices are way too high.
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I think Brish Gas are too expensive but if you can get a free quote then I think that may be worth the hastle to see what you really need.
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Yeah, I think British gas are expensive, but it'll give
you a decent start point. |
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I see .. you have a boiler that has worked perfectly well for at least 20 years
You have an immersion heater I presume .. why are you going to the expense of changing to More expense ..-( they break down and are complicated )and no benefit |
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Good question lfc. I'm moving in the next 1-5 years and I will need to replace the boiler at some point. I've had a few faults with it but my local guy fixed them, but warned me that it is old and probably won't last a great deal longer. I've decided that if I'm going to replace it to aid the sale, then I might as well benefit from it for a while. Prices don't go down.
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...and if I get an efficient boiler, I'll save a few bob on the bills.
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If you’re selling your house .. don’t replace the boiler
Even if it doesn’t work and needs replaced . That’s the new buyers job Let them know it might need replacing |
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Many people , most ? Will do work when buying a property
Including a new boiler .. Don’t waste your time and money buying a new boiler for them |
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I need to get an energy certificate and the better I can make this house, the more chance of getting top dollar. I'm thinking that if so many things need replacing I won't have a leg to stand on if they try to barter, which you know they will.
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