Life of Combi boiler.

[Bouba]

How long can one expect a combi boiler to last, provided it is serviced annually. I have Vaillant 828e and no problems. Only had to change few parts. BGas wants me to upgrade it to condensing type at a cost of £1800.

Is it worth it or should i stick with my old one.

 

[DP]

Boilers made about 10 years ago were still being made to at. Present lot will self destruct much sooner

Start looking for a heating engineer. Money you are paying out to service provider- put that in a tin and save it for a rainy day. If you do not believe me, sit down with paper and pen and calculate what you have already paid out

One thing is a certainty. Boiler will need a proper service moment ou switch

 

[Dan Robinson]

Although I have a bit more faith in modern boilers than DP, I agree with everything he said.

 

[PotatoHead]

10 years @ £240/year Homecare cover = £2400
or
10 years of servicing @ £50/year = £500, lets add another £500 for a generous amount of repairs during that time and you're still £1400 up.

Going with any boiler insurance is madness, using them to install a new boiler is even greater lunacy. Don't forget BG only give a one year warranty on their boilers, use an independent and you can expect 5 years as a minimum, 7 seems to be the norm, and it's not unheard of to get 10 years. I would expect a combi to last at least 10 years, if it's been installed with care 15 at least.

 

[JohnD]

there will be a saving in gas with a more modern boiler, but not enough to justify the change before the old one becomes beyond repair or in some way unsuitable for your needs.

 

[boilerdoktor]

Worcester bosch = 20 years plus
Most others 10yrs

 

[Dan Robinson]

 

[Dean744PiN5]

 

[Agile]

The life span of a combi depends on how clean the system is and what the make and model is.

Every six years I repair a diverter valve on an Ideal Sprint for someone who is a little mean. The boiler is about 18 years and all she says is that she will just call me every six years to repair the diverter!

Tony

 

[roguetrader]

Worcester bosch = 20 years plus
Most others 10yrs

I think I've just given myself a double hernia with laughter.

 

[Agile]

Those on the Worcester list of approved installers with their fleeces and target numbers of their boilers to install will do anything to promulgate the brand!