My mother has had some combi boiler trouble recently, first a diverter
> valve that wasn’t switching properly when HW was called for and now a
> mysterious leak from somewhere internal.
>
> According to the Scottish Gas fitters, bits were heavily sludged. As a
> special offer they’re offered to come back tomorrow and powerflush the
> system for £600 but they want a quick decision which rings alarm bells > with me.
>
> Is this a typical price for the service or are they lying swindling
> bastards? Is it the sort of thing than can be done by any competent
> heating engineer and what should one expect to pay?
>
> Tim
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£600 seems a little high. £400 might be closer, depending on system size.A special offer just for tomorrow is probably standard for little old ladies who are assumed not to know much about stuff.
Most heating engineers should be able to do this and the kit is available for hire as well.
Cheers
Dave R