Okay, our current boiler (Glowworm 18sxi) was installed in 2007 and has been nothing but trouble ever since. It has been regularly serviced and has had many new parts over that time including new pump, 2 new PCBs, thermistors, several PRVs, flue collector, expansion vessel, the list goes on. Just about the only thing that hasn't been replaced is the heat exchanger and fan. The boiler has just had its annual service and has been classed as immediately dangerous (for the second time in its life) and capped off. The pressure sensor is apparently not working properly, it needs a new inner cover seal and most importantly the flue collector has apparently failed again (last replaced 6 years ago) leading to combustion gas leakage. I'm waiting for a price for the repairs, but the bill was over £300 when it was done 6 years ago so I'm expecting a similar hefty bill this time.
The engineer said that most condensing boilers these days have a life of 11-12 years so mine is getting towards the end of its life but he said everything else in the boiler is actually working well, so recommends we go ahead with the repair. However, this damn thing has probably cost me £2k+ in repairs since it was installed so I'm beginning to think it might be better to just bite the bullet and get the damn thing replaced. They are going to quote me for a boiler replacement as well, and said they usually fit Worcester Bosch as they have a 10 year warranty but the price is likely to be £2k+
Question is, what would you advise in my situation - repair or replace? If replace, is there anything out there that is built to last 15-20 years these days?
The engineer said that most condensing boilers these days have a life of 11-12 years so mine is getting towards the end of its life but he said everything else in the boiler is actually working well, so recommends we go ahead with the repair. However, this damn thing has probably cost me £2k+ in repairs since it was installed so I'm beginning to think it might be better to just bite the bullet and get the damn thing replaced. They are going to quote me for a boiler replacement as well, and said they usually fit Worcester Bosch as they have a 10 year warranty but the price is likely to be £2k+
Question is, what would you advise in my situation - repair or replace? If replace, is there anything out there that is built to last 15-20 years these days?