Combi Boiler

Nov 20, 2008 17 Replies

I intend to replace my old Mexico gas boiler with something more modern. Just had a guy in who told me that building control will not approve the instalation of anything but a condensing boiler because of it's energy rating. Any boiler must be 'A' rated. Is this salesman's patter??


There are some (rare) exceptions, but basically the salesman is correct

Jon

Read the Boiler Choice FAQ.

Buy a Broag Avantaplus 39C and use the weather compensation option. You will not be disappointed.

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I would steer clear of people coming in to your home to try and sell you a boiler. Your best bet is to get a corgi plumber to give you a free quote for installation (anyone not willing to quote - avoid). To save you money, ask the plumber if you can buy the boiler yourself and whether he'll fit it for labour costs. Check what boiler you need - only a Corgi plumber can confirm whether your heating system would be too costly to reconfigure for a combi system.

If you need an A-rated system boiler, then consider the Ariston Aco boilers as they're a great buy from an excellent brand:

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you need an A-rated combi boiler, then may I recommend the Ariston Clas boilers:
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honestly don't get a kick-back for promoting Ariston boilers - we're just very conscious of the fact that people haven't got a great deal to spend at the moment and these are a great buy.

Worth a thought.

But the problem with that is the plumber can blame the boiler for any inadequacies, and the boiler retailer can blame the plumber. Getting the boiler on supply and fit means there's one person responsible for the whole installation.

I think quite a few non-corgi plumbers would be able to confirm that too. After all, it doesn't involve gas work.

Owain

I would steer clear of people coming in to your home to try and sell you a boiler. Your best bet is to get a corgi plumber to give you a free quote for installation (anyone not willing to quote - avoid). To save you money, ask the plumber if you can buy the boiler yourself and whether he'll fit it for labour costs.

Check what boiler you need - only a Corgi plumber can confirm whether your heating system would be too costly to reconfigure for a combi system.

If you need an A-rated system boiler, then consider the Ariston Aco boilers as they're a great buy from an excellent brand:

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If you need an A-rated combi boiler, then may I recommend the Ariston Clas boilers:

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Crikey. Now there's a can of worms. ;-)

We have not had a boiler of the month promotion from DD for a while now... just like old times ;-)

Amazing! From a man who bought an Ideal.

Where is the free holiday this year? Or has the credit crunch reduced it to a free fleece complete with makers logo?

Amazing! From a man who bought an Ideal.

He'll need several of those to keep warm if he installed his own heating system.

or at least a waterproof over the top!

I do hope you aren't being a plant pot John :-)

You must eff off as you are a plantpot.

He is a natural plantpot.

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