When Boiler Repair Is Better Than Replacement
Should You Be Paying For Boiler Repair? On one hand, it costs a fortune to replace your boiler to be taken out. On the other hand, it costs even more to maintain a boiler that is nearing the end of its life.
Check the Age of Your Boiler
Most boilers under 10 years old are worth repairing, while over 15 years old a replacement may be more cost effective (especially if it is a regular boiler as opposed to a condensing boiler). Boilers between 10-15 years old are best judged on a case by case basis, taking into account the problem with the boiler and the cost of the repair.
Apply the 50 Percent Rule
Assess the cost of a repair in relation to the cost of half a new boiler ( typically installed for between £1,500 and £3,000). If the price of the repair to be carried out is less than the cost of half a new boiler then fixing the boiler is likely the best option, above this price then it may be better to consider replacing the boiler.
A faulty pump, broken thermostat, or a variety of failed diverter valve errors can be sorted out for a low price, and are worth fixing. However, when a boiler suffers from cracked heat exchangers, or persistent pressure loss errors caused by internal corrosion, it’s probably best to swap it for a new one. The same errors will undoubtedly occur in short order, leading to more expenditure.
When Repair Clearly Wins
Boiler Repair is usually best for boilers that have been running well between services and have only developed a single fault, such as a broken thermostat. See https://www.hprservicesltd.com/cheltenham-boilers/boiler-repair-cheltenham/ for Boiler Repair Cheltenham for local, Gas Safe registered engineers who can come and diagnose the fault for you before any repair is carried out.
These points can inform your decision about whether to repair your boiler or to replace it.
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