Boiler needs replacement

amtc

Literally on the stroke of the New Year my gas boiler (which has been making odd noises) decided it had enough. It has been serviced recently and the guy did say to me it didn't sound great. It's 14 years old so that seems to be about end of life.

I've got a number of quotations to replace from 1800 to 2500. Do these sound reasonable?

The other thing is it takes 2 days? Surely you just take one out and connect the next one?

rightjob!

amtc wrote: »

Literally on the stroke of the New Year my gas boiler (which has been making odd noises) decided it had enough. It has been serviced recently and the guy did say to me it didn't sound great. It's 14 years old so that seems to be about end of life.

I've got a number of quotations to replace from 1800 to 2500. Do these sound reasonable?

The other thing is it takes 2 days? Surely you just take one out and connect the next one?

What was in the quotation you got?boiler only getting changed or a boiler with heating controls?

amtc

Boiler with heating controls. It's a Logic I understand. I have a vokera one at the moment that is simply on or off

My parents got theirs replaced last year. My dad reckons mine should be cheaper as I have half the radiators they have but he's not the most technical (as an engineer he designed a back door that opens inwards blocking the washing machine; my supposedly diy boyfriend managed to install my tv in greek so I'm a bit lost here!)

scuby

Boilers roughly about 2k alright, or more depending on model/efficiency. all pipes from current one may not necessarily suit position of new one and may need additional plumbing

Dtp1979

amtc wrote: »

Boiler with heating controls. It's a Logic I understand. I have a vokera one at the moment that is simply on or off

My parents got theirs replaced last year. My dad reckons mine should be cheaper as I have half the radiators they have but he's not the most technical (as an engineer he designed a back door that opens inwards blocking the washing machine; my supposedly diy boyfriend managed to install my tv in greek so I'm a bit lost here!)

It’s 2 days because the system needs to be powerflushed, piped adjusted and if upgrading the controls then it needs to be rewired too. 2500 sounds way too cheap if the controls and zones are being upgraded though.
1800 is roughly about right for boiler and powerflush. Maybe 2k including a magnetic filter.

agusta

amtc wrote: »

Literally on the stroke of the New Year my gas boiler (which has been making odd noises) decided it had enough. It has been serviced recently and the guy did say to me it didn't sound great. It's 14 years old so that seems to be about end of life.

I've got a number of quotations to replace from 1800 to 2500. Do these sound reasonable?

The other thing is it takes 2 days? Surely you just take one out and connect the next one?

Are you getting the boiler fitted tomorrow...,what what the agreed price

threetrees

Paid €1800 recently. Took 2 guys just over half a day. Straight swap, new hole in the wall for the pipe. No extra controls, just swapping a dial timer to digital.

Dtp1979

threetrees wrote: »

Paid €1800 recently. Took 2 guys just over half a day. Straight swap, new hole in the wall for the pipe. No extra controls, just swapping a dial timer to digital.

That must’ve hurt

dzilla

SEAI Boiler Grant for oil and gas boilers is finishing on 15th of January if you are applying

dodzy

threetrees wrote: »

Paid €1800 recently. Took 2 guys just over half a day. Straight swap, new hole in the wall for the pipe. No extra controls, just swapping a dial timer to digital.

....and in that timeframe, no powerflush either, I'd wager.

jmBuildExt

dzilla wrote: »

SEAI Boiler Grant for oil and gas boilers is finishing on 15th of January if you are applying

Didnt know this!
Its not clear on the website....where did you see that?
Cheers

Dtp1979

jmBuildExt wrote: »

Didnt know this!
Its not clear on the website....where did you see that?
Cheers

There is no grant for oil/gas boilers on their own. Heating controls must be fitted with the boiler for 750 grant. Heating controls only grant is changing to 700 as far as I know

jmBuildExt

its 600 for upgrading the controls.
You get an extra 100 for upgrading the boiler as well.
At the end of it your system has to be capable of controlling 2 separate zones.

....
The post above says something about this expiring on the 15th Jan. Im looking to know where it says that.

If you have your contractor picked I understand you can apply and you have 6 months after the grant offer to complete the work.

roy rodgers

The €100 grant available for oil and gas boiler upgrades will no longer be available from the 15th January 2018. However, the grant for Heating Controls will be increased by the same amount to €700 from the same date.

New improved grant levels under Better Energy Homes from 15th January 2018
Current New
Heating Controls €600 €700
External Wall Insulation Detached €4,500 €6,000
Semi-detached or end of terrace €3,400 €4,500
Mid terrace or apartment €2,250 €2,750...




That's a snip of the email I got from seai before Xmas.

dzilla

jmBuildExt wrote: »

Didnt know this!
Its not clear on the website....where did you see that?
Cheers

I am getting the job done myself at the moment and I rang SEAI for guidance about how i apply for the grant, the lady on the phone advised this was running out on January 15 so to apply fast.

sweetie

Been quoted 2150 for a new ideal logic 24kw boiler installation in 1 day. I mentioned power flush but the plumber said he'd put a chemical in. Hes serviced the system before and is familiar with it. Should I insist or is it necessary. Thanks

amtc

Sent you pm. Mine 1800 for logic and powerflush. Took a long day...6am to 8pm but one day.

It is like a sauna here. Can't get over how quiet it is for old one. My housemate's boyfriend was hanging out window trying to get cold air.

N2017

amtc could you please pm me the details for your supplier? need to replace our old boiler as it is on its last breath but haven't a clue where to start, and how to qualify for a grant?
Thank you

amtc

Sent you pm from my very toasty house.