If your boiler is giving you trouble, you may be in a quandary, trying to decide between repairing or replacing it. This is particularly the case if your boiler is older, out of warranty or you are already wavering about upgrading your heating system.
Most faults can be repaired.
Most boilers are built to stand the test of time and spare parts are usually plentiful. For this reason, if your boiler is otherwise reliable and well maintained, you should certainly consider having your boiler repaired rather than replaced.
Repairing a faulty boiler is usually much cheaper than replacing it and the new parts will be warranted against further breakdowns for at least a year. Boiler repair Gloucester is therefore a great option if you are on a budget or have no desire to renew your heating system.
But if you want to replace your boiler.
Perhaps you want a more energy-efficient boiler or you are conscious that we are entering the coldest part of the year and don’t want to risk a breakdown when an engineer can’t get to you. Perhaps you have come into money and feel that investing it in your home is a wise move.
Whatever your motivation, upgrading to a new boiler will provide peace of mind and freedom from unexpected breakdowns as well as lower long-term running costs as new boilers are more energy efficient than those they replace.
Get an expert opinion
Rather than guessing what may be wrong with your boiler, you should visit HPR or another reputable boiler specialist for professional, impartial advice and guidance. They will inspect your boiler and provide you with a cost for repairing it as well as a cost for replacing it. Their advice can be invaluable in deciding whether boiler repair or replacement is best for you.
So, repair or replacement?
Ultimately, this is a decision that only you can make, based on a professional inspection of your boiler that takes account of the age and overall condition of the boiler and its particular fault, your risk appetite and your budget.
