Frequently Asked Questions

The cost of boiler repair can vary depending on the extent of the fault or damage. You can expect to pay anything from £135 to for a minor repair such as a replacement pressure switch, filling loop or printed circuit board. Or more serious work, such as a replacing replacement fan, full service (all seals cleaning of the burner or even a replacement heat exchanger could cost around £360 to £400.

In fact, boiler servicing is known to boost the efficiency of your boiler by around 15%. With your boiler working properly your central heating system uses less energy meaning savings on your heating costs and better energy use for the planet.

Around 15 years generally speaking, you can expect modern boilers to last for around 15 years, or potentially even longer if you get a good quality model and service it regularly.

Because boiler breakdown is so common, often due to poor attention being paid to maintenance, and expensive to fix, most insurers exclude it as standard from home insurance policies. Usually, you have to buy what’s called ’emergency home cover’ as an extra, or ‘add on’, to your policy.

If you don’t service your boiler for more than 12 months, this may void your warranty, so if it does break down, you won’t be able to claim the money for repairs.

This could be a potential sign of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning, which can happen with a broken or faulty boiler. It is very dangerous for you and your loved ones, and can even cause death. If you do feel headaches and nausea while your boiler is operating, turn it off, get outside for fresh, clean air, and call for help.

A new combi or system boiler will cost between £600 – £850 for a budget model, £800 – £1,100 for a mid-range model and £900 – £2,000 for a premium model depending on boiler size. A heat­only boiler will cost between £500 – £1,500 according to size and quality.

For larger homes with multiple bathrooms, particularly with showers in use at the same time, a system boiler with a large hot water cylinder is nearly always a better option. Bigger combi boilers have been developed to provide lots of hot water, but they can make the heating system less efficient.

Low Thermostat: The boiler may not fire up if the thermostat is set too low. Your heating system won’t start until the temperature of the environment is below the temperature set on the boiler. Increasing the thermostat will solve this problem . … Sometimes, the boiler is not firing up because of an electrical fault.

High Efficiency: Combi boilers are highly efficient. You can save money on your heating bills by switching from a conventional boiler to a combi boiler. More Affordable: The installation cost of a combi boiler is low as compared to a traditional heating system . … Less Space Requirement: Combi boilers are compact in size.

The price of a Worcester Bosch Boiler replacement or boiler swap commonly know as. Bristol Plumber 24|7 offer a fixed price on all New combi boiler replacements, with no hidden costs. Worcester Bosch boilers fixed price for a standard 24kw boiler. We have boiler packages which start at £1895 this includes new combi boiler, flue, flue elbow, time clock and labour. Terms and conditions apply depending on the boiler size. All prices will be fixed to suit your home or business.

Bristol Plumber 24/7 Offer a fixed price all Vaillant combi and system boilers for installations and replacement. Prices do vary on size of boiler but labour is usually the same price for a straight swap/ replacement.

Boiler Installations prices can vary due to amount of work involved, this could include a new gas line, new gas meter insulation and roof restrictions.

In general, plumbers charge an hourly fee that ranges from £200 and could be A typical job may cost as little as £100 or as much as £500 (or more). Middle-of-A-the-night calls cost significantly more per hour than jobs done during regular business hours, sometimes double the hourly fee.

Plumbers are expensive because it is a highly specialized trade requiring thousands of hours to master. Additionally, they make house calls meaning they spend time and money investing in vehicles, tools, equipment and gas to bring to you. They also carry insurance and have other overhead expenses. Emergency plumber’s tend to leave their current job to help you in a emergency plumbing situation.

Never pay 100 percent of the cost upfront. Some plumbers will use a pay-as-you-go system, where a percentage is due after he finishes different parts of the job. If the plumber doesn’t expect the job to take very long, you might be able to pay at the end of the job.