If it’s time to change your boiler, the first step is to decide what type you need. There are three main types of condensing boilers: combi boilers, System boilers, and Regular Boilers.

Choosing a new boiler can seem daunting and confusing, but we aim to make this process as simple as possible with our ‘nothing is too much trouble’ approach. Our senior engineers promise to visit your property personally and take the time to assess and discuss your needs to ensure your new boiler perfectly matches your requirements.  Every client’s needs differ, depending on how many bathrooms you have, the number of people living in the household, and the individual’s lifestyle requirements, e.g., two or more people showering simultaneously.

The best option for you will depend on various factors, such as:

How much hot water do you use? A large family using lots of hot water could be better off with a system or regular boiler connected to an unvented cylinder, whereas a smaller household using less may be better off using a combi.

Are you short on space? A combi boiler doesn’t need a hot water cylinder, so it needs less space. The Worcester Compact range is even specifically designed to fit inside a standard kitchen cupboard!

Replacing your combi boiler or system boiler could cost anywhere between:

• £600 – £900 for a lower-priced budget model
• £900 – £1,200 for a mid-range model
• £1,200 – £2,500 for a premium model.

This all depends on the features and the actual boiler make. The output of the boiler can also affect the price, as higher-rated, more powerful boilers will generally be more expensive. The cost of labour will also have to be factored in.

When installing a new gas boiler, you must employ an actual Gas and Heating engineer.  Although a plumber can work on the pipework and radiators that make up your central heating system, they mustn’t work on the gas pipe or the boiler.  The Heating engineer needs to be Gas Safe qualified.

Not necessarily.  When you book us for a home visit, this will be part of our home survey. Let the team know if you’ve been having issues with the radiators, such as cold spots, taking a long time to heat, etc.

1. Radiators take longer than usual to heat up

2. There is a bad smell coming from the boiler

3. Increase in your energy bills

4. Leaky Boiler

5. Strange or unusual noises coming from the central heating boiler

To get more details, check out our article on new boilers.