Time to get a new Combi fitted (currently have a Potterton Lynx thats on its last legs)
Some previous research I did on here threw up the following:
Popular safe options are:
1) Valliant - Seem to be popular on here, and recommended above the Worcester. What are the reasons why they are better? 5/7yr warranty depending on model I go for.
2) Bosch Worcester - Market leaders, large support network and less chance of lack of parts in the future.
5 year warranty on Heat Exchange
other options interesting me:
1) Intergas - Seem to get loads of praise on here for the simplified design. However I am wary of the issue of a potential lack of parts or support in the future if anything goes wrong with it. Also I am limited to who can fit them, so restricted on shopping around for price of fitting.
10yr warranty on heat exchange, and potential 3yrs on parts ifs tempting though.
2) Atag - Saw these recommended in the forum too, but havent found out much about them. Whats good about them? Couldn't see anything on the website about warranty available.
3) Glow worm - Looking at the fitter's website, they also offer this model, dont know much about it though.
I have a gas fitter coming to visit soon and thought id ask here first for opinions on the above, so Im a little more clued up before he comes.
I also need to get a couple of new rads in the house as some are rusting.
Whilst the boiler and rads are being replaced I thought it would be a good time to get some of the visible pipes to be buried into the wall.
Any idea of a guide on how much it would cost for a fitter to bury pipes into the wall?
Some of the pipes I want hidden run from the ceiling down a supporting wall of the house, would this cause any issues for stability of the wall?
Also, currently the old boiler timer / thermostat is positioned right next to the boiler in the kitchen, under an air vent... so pretty useless. To save rewiring costs and hassle, are there wireless thermostat solutions where a thermostat can be placed somewhere else (the hallway) and it communicates to main control panel and starts the boiler when needed?
Sorry if some of these questions are a bit trivial, but would appreciate any advice
Cheers
Some previous research I did on here threw up the following:
Popular safe options are:
1) Valliant - Seem to be popular on here, and recommended above the Worcester. What are the reasons why they are better? 5/7yr warranty depending on model I go for.
2) Bosch Worcester - Market leaders, large support network and less chance of lack of parts in the future.
5 year warranty on Heat Exchange
other options interesting me:
1) Intergas - Seem to get loads of praise on here for the simplified design. However I am wary of the issue of a potential lack of parts or support in the future if anything goes wrong with it. Also I am limited to who can fit them, so restricted on shopping around for price of fitting.
10yr warranty on heat exchange, and potential 3yrs on parts ifs tempting though.
2) Atag - Saw these recommended in the forum too, but havent found out much about them. Whats good about them? Couldn't see anything on the website about warranty available.
3) Glow worm - Looking at the fitter's website, they also offer this model, dont know much about it though.
I have a gas fitter coming to visit soon and thought id ask here first for opinions on the above, so Im a little more clued up before he comes.
I also need to get a couple of new rads in the house as some are rusting.
Whilst the boiler and rads are being replaced I thought it would be a good time to get some of the visible pipes to be buried into the wall.
Any idea of a guide on how much it would cost for a fitter to bury pipes into the wall?
Some of the pipes I want hidden run from the ceiling down a supporting wall of the house, would this cause any issues for stability of the wall?
Also, currently the old boiler timer / thermostat is positioned right next to the boiler in the kitchen, under an air vent... so pretty useless. To save rewiring costs and hassle, are there wireless thermostat solutions where a thermostat can be placed somewhere else (the hallway) and it communicates to main control panel and starts the boiler when needed?
Sorry if some of these questions are a bit trivial, but would appreciate any advice
Cheers
