We’ve all experienced a faulty boiler at one time or another, and more often than not this can be repaired with the minimum of fuss by a Gas Safe registered engineer.
However, if your boiler is constantly breaking down or failing to work to its full potential, you may have to choose between continuing to invest in repairs or installing a replacement unit in your property.
This is something that requires some significant thought, so here’s some advice that can help you to make an informed decision.
Do I Repair or Replace my Boiler?
1. Make Safety your Key Watchword
In some instances, the faults being displayed by your boiler may seem relatively innocuous, whether you have some cold patches on your radiators or the unit continues to switch on and off at random intervals.
However, if the cold patches remain after bleeding your radiators or your boiler shuts itself off without providing a source of hot air or water, your boiler could be malfunctioning seriously and at the point of a major breakdown.
This can mean that your boiler becomes something of a safety hazard, and at this stage it’s crucial to have the unit fully inspected by an accredited engineer. You can benefit from some expert advice and make a final decision going forward!
2. The Issue of Cost-effectiveness
In some cases, you may find that your boiler is safe to operate but a little unreliable, particularly if you own an older unit. This means that you’ll have to make a slightly harder decision, and one based on factors such as cost-effectiveness.
If your boiler is really old or you run a conventional heating system, you may find it hard (and more expensive) to source the replacement parts. In the case of regular breakdowns, this means that the cost of repairs can accumulate over time without ever helping you to resolve the underlying faults.
In this instance, replacing your faulty boiler may be a more cost-effective option, but it’s important to crunch the numbers to ensure that you arrive at the best possible decision.
3. You can Reduce your Energy Bills with a New Boiler
Those of you with an older boiler will know that these units aren’t the most energy efficient, which increases your consumption and the amount that you pay to heat your home each month.
In contrast, new A-rated boilers often boast efficiency levels of up to 90%, whilst they can help you to reduce your energy bills by up to £300 in some instances/
It’s important to calculate these potential savings in line with the cost of repairing on older boiler, so you can arrive at a decision that delivers the best value for your hard-earned money.
Get in touch
At Gas on Sea, we have more than 20 years’ experience in repairing units and heating systems, throughout Southend-on-Sea and the surrounding areas.
We’ve also installed thousands of boilers on behalf of our loyal customers, all whilst providing a high quality of workmanship and outstanding level of aftercare. We’re also Gas Safe registered, so we’re fully qualified to work on domestic gas appliances and heating systems.
We even offer boiler finance in some instances too, and to find out more simply give us a call on 01702 808750 or
07884 300700. Conversely, you could email us at admin@gasonsea.co.uk or reach out via our contact form here.
