Should you replace your boiler or repair it?
Should you replace your boiler or repair it? As long as a boiler keeps running, most homeowners don't think about it. "Out of sight, out of mind", right? When it stops working your first thought is to call the heating contractor to fix it. However, homeowners with standard efficiency boilers should take a moment before choosing this option. 4 reasons why it is necessary to replace the boiler, rather than another repair. 1. Reduce your fuel bills There have been many improvements in the design and operation of the boilers which have led to improvements in energy efficiency. The modern condensing boiler is significantly more efficient than its standard efficiency predecessor. Condensing boilers are the most efficient available as they convert more heat of the fuel used into useful heat, compared to older standard efficiency boilers. Recent research suggests that high efficiency boilers are up to 35% more efficient depending on the age of the boiler. This can save...