Changing from very old Glow Work Fuelsaver M 2 to new combi advice

[Deleted member 92824]

Hi

Basically I have an old Glow Work Fuelsaver 2 boiler.

Last couple of weeks it has been making kettling noises so had gas engineer out to look at it and he got some air out the system, gave the pump a clean and said he thinks the heat exchanger is nearly blocked and given the age there is no way to clean it as the chemicals he has arent likely to clear it.

All in all looks like I am going to have to bite the bullett and get a new boiler.

The heating engineer I use does not seem very keen on doing the job, think he prefers fixing rather than installing as have asked for a quote a couple of times but never seem to get it.

I live in a dorma bugalow, 2 bedrooms downstairs, attic split in to 2 bedrooms. Overall there are 7 radiators.

I realise it is a bit like how long is a piece of string but if you were talking ball park figure for how much this would cost me all in to change over what ball park would I be in?
I dont want to call people out for quotes wasting their time if the price is going to be so high I cant afford it.

Only issue is the access upstairs, i think a lot of floorboards will need to be taken up for whoever does it to get to the pipework.

Any ideas or advice much appreciated

THanks

Chris

 

[newcastle phill]

What area are you and how long a warranty do you want. Mainstream brands range from 2 to 10 years in broad terms and of course this dictates the cost..

 

[Deleted member 92824]

What area are you and how long a warranty do you want. Mainstream brands range from 2 to 10 years in broad terms and of course this dictates the cost..

Hi

MAny thanks for reply

I am in North Wales and was assuming it was 2 years warranty so guess that would be ok

My boiler has gone off twice tonight, have re-lit it and it stays on for between 30 and 60 minutes with radiators on then goes out. Looks like I am going to have to get it done whatever but would like to have an idea of what I am going in to price wise

Thanks

Chris

 

[Deleted member 92824]

What area are you and how long a warranty do you want. Mainstream brands range from 2 to 10 years in broad terms and of course this dictates the cost..

Hi

MAny thanks for reply

I am in North Wales and was assuming it was 2 years warranty so guess that would be ok

My boiler has gone off twice tonight, have re-lit it and it stays on for between 30 and 60 minutes with radiators on then goes out. Looks like I am going to have to get it done whatever but would like to have an idea of what I am going in to price wise

Thanks

Chris

 

[ShaunCorbs]

if you dont mind where in north wales are you?

 

[Deleted member 92824]

if you dont mind where in north wales are you?

Hi

I'm in Rhyl

 

[hammers4spanner]

Ideal Imax would do the job for you :8:

 

[ShaunCorbs]

if you would like to either you call us or we can call you tomorrow or any other day to suit you

will send you a pm

 

[Deleted member 92824]

Ideal Imax would do the job for you :8:

Is that the same kind of boiler i have now?

Thats the thing im not sure what i should be asking for. All everyone seems to talk about is a combi boiler, in fact i didnt even realise there was anything but them now.

Mine now is a condenser i think. I've seen a heat exchanger for sale at £300 but not sure if that woud stop it turning itself off. Have spent a few quid on it of late so figure it has got to the stage where replacing is going to be the best bet

 

[ShaunCorbs]

No it's an internal joke (commercial boiler) sorry

Also tried to pm you but your inbox is full

Any way boss will probably ring you tomorrow

Many Thanks
Shaun

 

[Deleted member 92824]

Hi just cleared my inbox now so you should be good

Im in work until about 6 could you ask him to ring me after that if possible

And if you want to drop me a pm with further information there is space now

 

[newcastle phill]

Some great choices of boilers with 2 years. But also for a small amount more options are there for 5 years. And literally it is only a few £ more

Such as main eco elite or vokera easy heat.
Yes - At the budget end - and some misery guts on here will no doubt slate them. But its horses for courses and overall they provide reliable service with the backup of an established brand name for a tight budget.

 

[Deleted member 92824]

Some great choices of boilers with 2 years. But also for a small amount more options are there for 5 years. And literally it is only a few £ more

Such as main eco elite or vokera easy heat.
Yes - At the budget end - and some misery guts on here will no doubt slate them. But its horses for courses and overall they provide reliable service with the backup of an established brand name for a tight budget.

Thanks for reply

If you were talking ball park where would you say i would be on this price wise?

 

[newcastle phill]

Difficult to say as prices vary wildly across the country but here in newcastle, which is a large city with much much competition, prices here would not be relevant to your area.

All i can say is take up the offer from shaun corbs for a discussion and see what they have to say and dont just view any bottom line costs in isolation from all your quotes - look at the experience and backup from the installer as thats worth its weight in gold for a job that will last.

Many issues regarding longevity and reliability are caused through poor installation

 

[king of pipes]

Take the guys on here advice bud the most important thing is to get the right person or local company who will look after you and your boiler once it has been fitted ask about after care i e a service each year and if they would be available for advice if needed , there are lots of posts on here all asking the same questions as you
if you look back on some it may help you ,I have advised people but it all depends on your finances and how the existing system is installed for us to know , as your struggling to understand you need a vist to your property by a installer regards k

 

[king of pipes]

Take the guys on here advice bud the most important thing is to get the right person or local company who will look after you and your boiler once it has been fitted ask about after care i e a service each year and if they would be available for advice if needed , there are lots of posts on here all asking the same questions as you
if you look back on some it may help you ,I have advised people but it all depends on your finances and how the existing system is installed for us to know , as your struggling to understand you need a vist to your property by a installer regards k