Royboy Posted October 19, 2016 Report Share Posted October 19, 2016 I'm up Scotland for a few days goose shooting and just had a phone call from the Mrs saying the boiler smelt of smoke then blown a fuse ! I've told her to turn it of at the mains for now until I'm back, I'm terrible in a way I don't trust people and was wondering what kind of quotes I should be getting for a new boiler fitted and the best places to ring ? It could be a easy fix but don't really want to play with a boiler. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Kelly Posted October 19, 2016 Report Share Posted October 19, 2016 Get some recommendations from people local to you, and don't act like a suspicious fool when the guy comes round. If the guy is recommended and trusted locally, respect him and what he says, don't just assume he's there to rip you off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adge Cutler Posted October 19, 2016 Report Share Posted October 19, 2016 I had mine replaced by British gas last year... They were competitive as any of the quotes I had at just over £1850 for a direct replacement with a modern more efficient boiler and did a sterling job.. ( and I am very very fussy ) Get some recommendations from people local to you, and don't act like a suspicious fool when the guy comes round. If the guy is recommended and trusted locally, respect him and what he says, don't just assume he's there to rip you off. Especially if he has his mate with him.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted October 20, 2016 Report Share Posted October 20, 2016 Why assume you need a new boiler? It could be a fuse or the circuit board,the rest of the boiler could be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted October 20, 2016 Report Share Posted October 20, 2016 Why assume you need a new boiler? It could be a fuse or the circuit board,the rest of the boiler could be fine. Exactly, something caused the fuse to blow, get a professional in to find the problem and sort it. Could well be a relatively cheap and easy fix and could be started while you are away! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bakerboy Posted October 20, 2016 Report Share Posted October 20, 2016 contact flycoy, he is the man when it comes to Boilers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted October 20, 2016 Report Share Posted October 20, 2016 hello, as figgy said so i would enjoy your shooting and when you get back put the make of boiler and more info problem on your post and hopefully someone can help, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
four-wheel-drive Posted October 20, 2016 Report Share Posted October 20, 2016 My first question is do you not have it serviced every year I tend to be a bit like you not trusting people I had my oil one serviced by a diferent firm this year as I thought that my usual place was geting a bit expensive I checked out the new people on the internet. They came and did the service but said that I had a couple of things that needed doing so I said ok he could order the parts he came back in about a week and fitted the new parts cost me £200. After a few days it started playing up so I phoned up the old companey and they came and sorted it the guy had not screwd the new part in tightly it turned out in the end cost me another £60 I will not be changing again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
four-wheel-drive Posted October 20, 2016 Report Share Posted October 20, 2016 I'm up Scotland for a few days goose shooting and just had a phone call from the Mrs saying the boiler smelt of smoke then blown a fuse ! I've told her to turn it of at the mains for now until I'm back, I'm terrible in a way I don't trust people and was wondering what kind of quotes I should be getting for a new boiler fitted and the best places to ring ? It could be a easy fix but don't really want to play with a boiler. Cheers So pore old Mrs Royboy has to sit in the cold untill you get back :whistling: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrowningB525 Posted October 20, 2016 Report Share Posted October 20, 2016 (edited) I would NOT recommend British gas. They let us with a gas leak. I understand that it's down to the gas fitter. But they seem to be under pressure to get jobs done quickly. Edited October 20, 2016 by BrowningB525 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royboy Posted October 20, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2016 So pore old Mrs Royboy has to sit in the cold untill you get back :whistling: She's always keen to get rid of me for some reason !!! I'll get make when I get home, just had a good do on pinks and greys so I'm alright ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subsonicnat Posted October 20, 2016 Report Share Posted October 20, 2016 Had one from British gas. Corgi registered mind you.? Could not get the gas fire out,, We showed him.?. Couldn't figure it out to what was wrong,lad said,,"could it be frozen ballcock in the loft,", It was,, I would not pay the bill as he did not have a clue.. Was some years back,when they were always on about corgi registered,,,.. Leaves a nasty taste in your mouth,when that happens,get someone,,,, who recommends Them.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Holliday Posted October 22, 2016 Report Share Posted October 22, 2016 What Figgy and Tim Kelly said, you may not need a new boiler but you won't find out until you have someone qualified to check it over. This will obviously cost you money as you will be paying for what someone knows. After all, I'm sure you don't work for nothing. Phone around and speak to several qualified engineers. Find out their background where fault diagnosis is concerned as in what experience they have in it. Anyone worth their weight should be able to positively identify the fault and advise you from there. You can get details of local guys from their respective websites - Gas Safe Register for gas boiler and Oftec for oil. Most faults should be easily identified within the first hour. However, some can take a little longer but for what it's worth, I'd check the circuit board and/or the fan first (assuming it's a gas boiler). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royboy Posted October 22, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 22, 2016 Well I asked a good friend of mine that owes me a lot of favours (he's a electrician) He said it was a plumbers issue so I rang British gas. Turns out £100 later it was a main electrical supply to the boiler !!! It would of taken my mate 5 minutes to find ! Never mind Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruno22rf Posted October 22, 2016 Report Share Posted October 22, 2016 Cant beat the old Baxi back boiler in my opinion - ours was fitted in 1974 and is still going strong, just had it cleaned and serviced last week, including a new thermocouple (always replaced as a matter of course) £30 all in - guy was here for 2 hours!! Heats our 40's 3 bed and supplies oodles of hot water. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Del T Posted October 23, 2016 Report Share Posted October 23, 2016 (edited) Cant beat the old Baxi back boiler in my opinion - ours was fitted in 1974 and is still going strong, just had it cleaned and serviced last week, including a new thermocouple (always replaced as a matter of course) £30 all in - guy was here for 2 hours!! Heats our 40's 3 bed and supplies oodles of hot water.£30 !! ? Are you sure he's gas safe regd? The thermocouple itself is around £5-10 trade if you buy from a proper place.They must work for nothing around your way or are desperate for work! Edited October 23, 2016 by Del T Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingo15 Posted October 23, 2016 Report Share Posted October 23, 2016 £30 !! ? Are you sure he's gas safe regd? The thermocouple itself is around £5-10 trade if you buy from a proper place. They must work for nothing around your way or are desperate for work! He must be mad to do it for that money Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted October 23, 2016 Report Share Posted October 23, 2016 Well I asked a good friend of mine that owes me a lot of favours (he's a electrician) He said it was a plumbers issue so I rang British gas. Turns out £100 later it was a main electrical supply to the boiler !!! It would of taken my mate 5 minutes to find ! Never mind hello, i had mates like that back in the days,, highlighted Had!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
four-wheel-drive Posted October 23, 2016 Report Share Posted October 23, 2016 Well I asked a good friend of mine that owes me a lot of favours (he's a electrician) He said it was a plumbers issue so I rang British gas. Turns out £100 later it was a main electrical supply to the boiler !!! It would of taken my mate 5 minutes to find ! Never mind The problem is if your electrician friend had looked at it and fixed it as he though and then there was a problem and you was gassed he would have been dropped right in it best to pay the extra and be safe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royboy Posted October 23, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 23, 2016 The problem is if your electrician friend had looked at it and fixed it as he though and then there was a problem and you was gassed he would have been dropped right in it best to pay the extra and be safe.Yeah your right mate, it was serviced as well so I know it's right now 👍hello, i had mates like that back in the days,, highlighted Had!!!!! Getting favours back is a nightmare ! His car breaks down more than I need electrics but when I do he's busy !! Nightmare Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted October 23, 2016 Report Share Posted October 23, 2016 £30 !! ? Are you sure he's gas safe regd? The thermocouple itself is around £5-10 trade if you buy from a proper place. They must work for nothing around your way or are desperate for work! Jeez! I paid £60 for boiler service 2 guys 1 hour print out of emissions check of everything and a chat about shooting over a cuppa I thought I had done well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GingerCat Posted October 23, 2016 Report Share Posted October 23, 2016 My old neighbours had a "mate" install a boiler. A year later the flat is sold and the boiler condemned as very unsafe. It all had to come out along with the pipes etc. And the fuse box another friendly electrician did for a few quid along with some very questionable wiring. If you bodge it then prepare for it to go wrong and quickly. Get an expert, pay the money,sleep soundly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruno22rf Posted October 23, 2016 Report Share Posted October 23, 2016 Chap that did my service is deffo gas safe registered - saw his paperwork and he gave me a gas installation/safety record sheet with all his details - used him for a few years now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted October 24, 2016 Report Share Posted October 24, 2016 Cant beat the old Baxi back boiler in my opinion - ours was fitted in 1974 and is still going strong, just had it cleaned and serviced last week, including a new thermocouple (always replaced as a matter of course) £30 all in - guy was here for 2 hours!! Heats our 40's 3 bed and supplies oodles of hot water. your right,not the most efficient but unless you use an awful lot of gas you would never recoup the costs of changing it for changing sake in gas savings as the new boiler would need replacing before you got payback. They are a boiler that just go on and on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winston72 Posted October 24, 2016 Report Share Posted October 24, 2016 your right,not the most efficient but unless you use an awful lot of gas you would never recoup the costs of changing it for changing sake in gas savings as the new boiler would need replacing before you got payback. They are a boiler that just go on and on. im gonna go out on a limb and name it as a G45 BBU and a co-ordinate fire, please tell me i'm on the money as i loved these old units complete strip and service in about 40 mins it counted as 2 appliances on a service and swelled ones bonus considerably Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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