The Real Cost Of NOT Replacing Your Boiler

All the talk of energy efficiency, rising gas prices and the environment means old boilers are a hot topic at the moment. But boilers don't come cheap, so it's a good idea to know exactly what the benefits are before calling the plumber out for a quote.

If your boiler is around 10 years old, it is time to think about getting a new one. Don't wait until your boiler breaks down, leaving you without heating or hot water, while saddling you with an emergency, large purchase.
The cost of a new boiler may give you chills, but replacing an old G-grade one with an A-grade model could save up to £235 per year on heating bills and significantly cut your household CO2 emissions.

Find out how a new boiler can bring you savings:

• Hanging onto an old boiler that needs the odd repair and new parts could be a false economy. The time will come when it breaks down mid-January and it is unfixable, potentially leaving you without heating and hot water and a hefty bill.
• Even if it doesn't break down, an old boiler will get to a certain age where the parts are no longer available. This means it's time for a new boiler.
• Over time, corrosion and scale can build up, making the boiler inefficient and noisy. In extreme cases it could overheat.
• Modern A-rated boilers convert over 90% of fuel into energy, compared to just 55% for some old boilers. A new boiler could bring significant savings on the gas bill and less CO2 emissions.
• Building regulations now include energy efficiency, which means new buildings must have a system that offers full thermostatic control of the heating and hot water and individual radiators.
• If you are exchanging an old boiler for a new boiler, you should make sure that the system is flushed by the plumber to remove deposits that could clog up the new boiler.

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