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How My New Boiler Is Saving Me £400 Per Year

October 15, 2018 By Dharminder Dhaliwal

My 20-year-old system boiler had broken down with repairs resulting in the same cost as a brand new budget boiler i.e. £400 – £500.

I then started investigating price ranges and the pros & cons of different types of boiler systems  – combi’s vs system boilers.

I was told by different plumbers that combi’s are only good for flats, and system boilers are better for houses. As a system boiler replacement for me, personally, was less disruptive than putting in a Combi, I simply opted for another system boiler.

Then it was a question of how much to spend. I discovered there are broadly 3 price ranges:

  • Budget boilers (£400+)
  • Mid-Range (£700+)
  • High-Range (£1000+)

I opted for mid-range but changed to high-range at the last minute as although the initial cost was higher, I worked out that I would save more money in the long run due to less call outs & repairs.

This is because the high-range boiler is more energy efficient. Also parts are mostly steel compared to plastic (& readily available). This mean’t fewer days off from work waiting for plumbers to turn up if boiler breaks down!

I’m glad I did, as I am now saving nearly £400 per year on my gas bill!

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