Service Gas Boiler - best person

harry999 · 06-05-2015 08:43PM #1

Hi My gas boiler is not always coming on - so phoned airtricity - they said probably a part gone and if so I will have to pay for service + repair = 139 euro.

This to me sounds expensive - anybody know of a good gas service guy in Dublin 15 ? Thanks

daymobrew · 07-05-2015 12:31AM

I got a very reasonably priced service from Shane Donnellan (mentioned on Riverwood Residents Association Tradespersons page under Plubmber).

dodzy · 07-05-2015 02:38PM

harry999 wrote: »

Hi My gas boiler is not always coming on - so phoned airtricity - they said probably a part gone and if so I will have to pay for service + repair = 139 euro.

This to me sounds expensive - anybody know of a good gas service guy in Dublin 15 ? Thanks

You were fed the usual customer service BS. There is no way they can determine through a phone call the exact problem you are having. It may well be a small problem, but I'd wager if you agree to the call-out, you'll be hit with a bill well in excess of the quoted €139 and at that time informed of this part / that part gone. If your boiler is 10-15yrs old +, don't be surprised if a new boiler is recommended.

daymobrew · 08-05-2015 07:24AM

dodzy wrote: »

If your boiler is 10-15yrs old +, don't be surprised if a new boiler is recommended.

Such a recommendation is not an unreasonable one. The efficiency of an old boiler is greatly reduced.

dodzy · 08-05-2015 07:42AM

daymobrew wrote: »

Such a recommendation is not an unreasonable one. The efficiency of an old boiler is greatly reduced.

I'd be interested to find out the actual difference in usage cost between a bulletproof boiler of old that has caused many owners very little in maintenance costs over those 15yrs and one of the newer models. I've a potterton prime that costs us with cooking approx 750 per annum. I replaced 2 fans ( eBay ) and a few replacement capacitors ( Marlins ) on the main circuit board and still running. 23 yrs this year.

Finglas Incubus · 08-05-2015 12:30PM

dodzy wrote: »

I'd be interested to find out the actual difference in usage cost between a bulletproof boiler of old that has caused many owners very little in maintenance costs over those 15yrs and one of the newer models. I've a potterton prime that costs us with cooking approx 750 per annum. I replaced 2 fans ( eBay ) and a few replacement capacitors ( Marlins ) on the main circuit board and still running. 23 yrs this year.

A new condenser boiler is likely to have an efficiency rating in excess of 90% versus your older boiler which is probably closer to 70%. If you can get the actuals for both boilers under comparison and you know how many units of gas you use over time then you can approximate the cost savings - and more importantly, the return on investment. Chances are its something like 5 years +.

Expect a kicking from the RGIs on the forum re your boiler handywork!

jeffk · 08-05-2015 02:02PM

Our boiler was on the way out and we got a condenser boiler.

Well worth getting,within minutes the house is warm
Not sure exactly on oil usage,but assume if its heating quicker its using less

dodzy · 08-05-2015 03:21PM

Finglas Incubus wrote: »

A new condenser boiler is likely to have an efficiency rating in excess of 90% versus your older boiler which is probably closer to 70%. If you can get the actuals for both boilers under comparison and you know how many units of gas you use over time then you can approximate the cost savings - and more importantly, the return on investment. Chances are its something like 5 years +.

Expect a kicking from the RGIs on the forum re your boiler handywork!

Num to it at this stage

Irishlad23 · 11-04-2023 01:00PM

Last year, I paid €89 for my boiler service.

Now, it's time for me to have my boiler serviced again, and I noticed some deals on Living Social for only €69. I'm wondering if anyone has any experience with these deals and if they're worth considering.

Caranica · 11-04-2023 03:30PM

Was that in D15? 89 sounds reasonable, very reasonable actually.

Wouldn't use any tradesperson off a deals site, especially for something as important as a boiler service. Carbon monoxide kills.

Service Gas Boiler - best person

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