New boiler install

[edwar65]

Hi, I'm a newbie to site and a confused homeowner, would like some advise on suggestions for a new boiler replacement.
I'm interested in a combi to replace my old gloworm fuel saver 50bf and have finalised boiler choice to the intergas, Worcester and vaillant combi,s.
I've read much praise for the intergas boilers but am concerned as to spares and technical back-up, especially when I tried to contact the uk headquarters and got no reply, from either the technical or sales contact tel no,s!!! I have located local suppliers/installers for the intergas boilers in Cardiff, but am still interested in your thoughts and experience how these have performed in use?
I'm also interested in your thoughts on the Worcester compact cdi and Vaillant Eco variants in comparison to the intergas?
As its a significant purchase for me any help would be most appreciated,
cheers.

 

[JAH HEATING]

Stay away from Worcester IMO, can't comment on intergas.

you can't really go wrong with Valliant if you ask me

 

[hammers4spanner]

make sure whatever you pick you have a manufacturer that give a good back up

i agree with jah heating stay away from worcester

 

[edwar65]

What's the issues with Worcester, as many local plumbers seem to opt for these as a first choice???
thanks

 

[Dotty]

Have you a gsr in mind to fit this? And, if so, will he be maintaining / servicing it for you?

Talk to him regarding his preferred boiler. And get him to supply it.

That way the onus is on him for warranty and repairs.

Whereas you supply a boiler he's unfamiliar with he'll only stand over his workmanship. And you'll have a battl with the manufacturer on your hands.

A combi may not even be the best solution for you anyway!

 

[Ray Stafford]

Hi Edwar65, and welcome to the forum.

I'm afraid your question is a bit like going into a bar and asking everyone there what they think is the best car, or the best football team.

There are so many variables - both physical ones like the design of your property and your lifestyle, but also whether you expect to stay in the property long term and how much you value a long warranty.

Croppie's advice is good - find a good Gas Safe Registered engineer, preferably by personal recommendation, or by advertising on here and then discuss all the options with them.

If anyone tells you that xxxx brand is always right in every situation, then they arent thinking enough about YOUR needs.

 

[happyflyer]

Hi Edwar65, and welcome to the forum.

I'm afraid your question is a bit like going into a bar and asking everyone there what they think is the best car, or the best football team.

There are so many variables - both physical ones like the design of your property and your lifestyle, but also whether you expect to stay in the property long term and how much you value a long warranty.

Croppie's advice is good - find a good Gas Safe Registered engineer, preferably by personal recommendation, or by advertising on here and then discuss all the options with them.

If anyone tells you that xxxx brand is always right in every situation, then they arent thinking enough about YOUR needs.

Take this advice and Croppie's, you already have two people here with a differences of opinions on two of your boilers. A friend of mine use to fit nothing but Worcester, he has now changed to ideal, but only for cost reasons. As Croppie says don't get trapped like a rabbit in the headlights with Combi, you might not be able to have one, personally I would not go near a Combi, I like a bath that doesn't take 12 minutes to fill, as Croppie says get your man to advice you and then tell us what he says, would you buy a people carrier with no kids.

Good luck hope it goes well.

Tony

 

[Mrs Tara Plumbi]

Ditto to other good advice here.
If you know the GSR installer go with his advice if not get 3 GSR to come round and give a quote and listen to their advice - and ask them the reason why they recommend as they do.

Cheaper boilers are obviously recommended for their price.
We usually fit Worcester B - some good reasons for that are good customers service and technical back up and no parts shortage in the future.
Intergas is supposed to be good we have installed when customers request it but I have the same concerns as you, edwar65.

Also, Combis are perfect for some homes but not right for others.

 

[illloyd3]

Just installed 2 intergas 30/36 in last month quiet sleek and only a couple of moving parts inside would def recomend .but correct fitting on a cleaned system is key

 

[happyflyer]

Just installed 2 intergas 30/36 in last month quiet sleek and only a couple of moving parts inside would def recomend .but correct fitting on a cleaned system is key

Love to see the photo of the inside of an inter-gas before the case goes on, wonder what bits they have thrown out that all the others appear to need

 

[Mike Jackson]

Inside the HRE-boiler

 

[Ermintrude]

Can't see oic

 

[mike-c]

That's even less moving parts than my wife's got.

 

[happyflyer]

That's even less moving parts than my wife's got.

Get her changed then for a new one with loads of working parts.:tt1:

 

[illloyd3]

dropping the boiler onto the jig a bit tricky an the mi's aint worth the paper but neat unit