Advertisement
If you have a new account but are having problems posting or verifying your account, please email us on hello@boards.ie for help. Thanks :)
Hello all! Please ensure that you are posting a new thread or question in the appropriate forum. The Feedback forum is overwhelmed with questions that are having to be moved elsewhere. If you need help to verify your account contact hello@boards.ie
Hi there,
There is an issue with role permissions that is being worked on at the moment.
If you are having trouble with access or permissions on regional forums please post here to get access: https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058365403/you-do-not-have-permission-for-that#latest

Replacement gas boiler cost

  • 09-03-2014 12:19pm
    #1
    Merl1n
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 251 ✭✭


    Just looking to get an idea how much I should be paying to have a gas boiler replaced
    I'm just looking for something basic for a 3 bed house

    Also would anyone know what the labour cost should be if I supply the boiler


Comments

  • #2
    anthonyos
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,019 ✭✭✭anthonyos


    Merl1n wrote: »
    Just looking to get an idea how much I should be paying to have a gas boiler replaced
    I'm just looking for something basic for a 3 bed house

    Also would anyone know what the labour cost should be if I supply the boiler

    1800 for an ideal logic only thing about costumers supplying material is if anyting goes wrong the installer might not stand over or blame Your boiler and then your caught ..so if I was you let them suppy and fit


  • #3
    freddyuk
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,114 ✭✭✭freddyuk


    What is wrong with the old boiler? They can sometimes (often) have a small part failure and you will be encouraged to replace the complete boiler for a crazy amount of money. Any energy savings are negated by the cost of this option unless your boiler is completely shot.


  • #4
    Merl1n
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 251 ✭✭Merl1n


    freddyuk wrote: »
    What is wrong with the old boiler? They can sometimes (often) have a small part failure and you will be encouraged to replace the complete boiler for a crazy amount of money. Any energy savings are negated by the cost of this option unless your boiler is completely shot.

    Pilot light and a valve I think with an estimate of 450 to fix
    The boiler is over 20 years old


  • #5
    Dtp1979
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,907 ✭✭✭✭Dtp1979


    Merl1n wrote: »
    Pilot light and a valve I think with an estimate of 450 to fix
    The boiler is over 20 years old

    Make sure whoever you are getting quotes from that the price includes a powerflush.


  • #6
    freddyuk
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,114 ✭✭✭freddyuk


    You will probably struggle to get anyone to replace parts on an older boiler so maybe bite the bullet. Manufacturer supplies the warranty for the boiler and installer supplies the warranty for the installation. Go to your local plumbing merchant and ask for the boiler you want.They will probably have a make they promote for a better price. See if they can refer you to one of their plumber customers. Reckon on a day to replace if you do not need any major additional piping done however it may be an opportunity to see if the system can be upgraded to better controls and higher efficiency. "Basic" is often inefficient.
    Do your own research so you have some idea of the good and bad in boilers and get what you want.


  • Advertisement
Advertisement