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New Gas Boiler
Our old boiler is 14 years old but was virtually rebuilt last year by a British Gas engineer under an insurance policy we have with them. They are now offering us a new one at a cost of £3,500 with the option to purchase interest free over 3 years.
Does this sound reasonable and as we are both approaching 80 would we be likely to be accepted and if not would if affect our credit rating? I would appreciate your thoughts
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For more on marking an answer as the "Best Answer", please visit our FAQ.This offer does sound reasonable. Your old boiler might not last much longer, and, having a new one would remove any anxiety about a breakdown of your heating arrangements. At 80, you no doubt want a steady and reliable life, with no worries about your heating. I can't see, on the face of it, why you shouldn't be accepted for the purchase arrangements. Best of luck.
Before doing anything check to see if you are eligible for a free boiler, I know several people who are very happy with the boiler and the service they got.
Some have savings and don't qualify for benefits so it's worth spending a few minutes to check.
If the checker says no, talk to your council. It might have its own scheme
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A decent combi gas boiler is probably about £600 - £700. A friend bought one (new) on ebay & a local gas engineer charged £500 to install it - it was like for like, not much new pipework involved.
The big installers - British Gas etc. are charging £1500 - £2500 for a couple of days work. It's pretty much a rip off but most people don't have any easily available alternative. IMV
//Hope you don't mind me asking Margot but I'm wondering if ABers have their boilers serviced every year? //
It's recommended & if it's a new boiler an annual service is usually a condition of maintaining the warranty which may run for 5 - 10 years. My old boiler lasted 26 years & I think it was serviced 4 or 5 times.