New Central Heating Boiler

[spliffy]

At the moment I have an old central heating boiler (that needs replacing) and a water heater that supplies hot water.
I am going to buy a new condensing boiler (possibly a Vaillant), but I am not sure whether to replace both with a combi boiler, or to keep my water heater, and buy a regular condensing boiler.
I've heard that condensing boilers only last 7 or 8 years. If I keep the arrangement I have now, the central heating only needs to be turned on for 6 months a year. Would this extend the life of a condensing boiler, since it'll be switched off in the summer months ?

 

[Ferpectionist]

At the moment I have an old central heating boiler (that needs replacing) and a water heater that supplies hot water.
I am going to buy a new condensing boiler (possibly a Vaillant), but I am not sure whether to replace both with a combi boiler, or to keep my water heater, and buy a regular condensing boiler.
I've heard that condensing boilers only last 7 or 8 years. If I keep the arrangement I have now, the central heating only needs to be turned on for 6 months a year. Would this extend the life of a condensing boiler, since it'll be switched off in the summer months ?

Buy quality combis and no probs. Do not cheap and nasty. Great value for money in quality and price/performance is the Avantaplus range by Remeha. Remeha own Baxi now, but fior now avoid Baxi until Remeha overall the company from crap products to quality. The 35C or 39C will work very well.

Or for RR quality and great efficiency go for ATAG. The A325EC is selling well as it includes a GasSaver. Get the outside weather compensator sensor. Great value for what it is.

 

[spliffy]

Can anyone answer my question ?
Can I prolong the life of a condensing boiler by only switching it on in the winter months ?

 

[Agile]

Boilers are best used regularly.

If you dont want to get rid of instant water heater yet you could get a combi boiler installed but only connected for heating for the time being.

Tony

 

[Ferpectionist]

Can anyone answer my question ?
Can I prolong the life of a condensing boiler by only switching it on in the winter months ?

Condensing boilers do not last just 8 years. A quality product will last 25 years. Get a quality combi. Your question was answered.

 

[spliffy]

Numerous people on this forum have stated that condensing boilers do not last anywhere near 25 years, even the best !
There are a multitude of things that can go wrong with them, and when they get to a certain age, it is not cost-effective to have them repaired.
Question answered ?
...Possibly, but I would like to get other opinions.