Service old boiler vs buying new

[clarkuk]

Hi everyone!

Parents not used the boiler since 2013/2014, since installing a new wetroom for them they have now decided its worth getting the boiler running again. The only reason it has not been used i so long is the the zone valve kept getting stuck (would have fixed this myself if i knew!). Money is tight for them at the minute but i am wondering what the best way to go, should i get a engineer out to do a service, maybe replace some parts or should i just bite the bullet and get a new one fitted. Any advice is greatly appreciated

 

[ShaunCorbs]

Replace

 

[Lou]

Which have you been looking at replacing it with?

 

[Scott_D]

It hasn't been used for 10 years?
Its going to need replacing

 

[Last Plumber]

New boiler, Vaillant is my recommendation. Get system cleaned and fit filter, 10 year parts and labour warranty. It will cost but with that particular Ideal boiler and its age, I think you'd be making a mistake spending money on it. Better to cut your losses.

 

[clarkuk]

New boiler, Vaillant is my recommendation. Get system cleaned and fit filter, 10 year parts and labour warranty. It will cost but with that particular Ideal boiler and its age, I think you'd be making a mistake spending money on it. Better to cut your losses.

its either going to be Vaillant or Worcester greenstar (link in with the smarthome system)

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[clarkuk]

Which have you been looking at replacing it with?

Valillant or Bosch greenstar

 

[Last Plumber]

its either going to be Vaillant or Worcester greenstar (link in with the smarthome system)

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