Changing boiler

[Sonyme]

I have a 12 year old combination boiler which I am considering changing.
What are the advantages of a condensing bolier over the combi?

[The Builder]

If it's gas, Sony, 12 years isn't a great age. Might be worth getting it checked out first.
They're all condensing these days by law. Very efficient ....... ninety something per cent I think.

[Sonyme]

Thankyou It is a Worcester gas fired boiler, will get some prices for check
Thanks again

[Eve]

Might be worth checking prices with British Gas (much as I loathe to mention them after recent supplier customer service - or lack of) but I'm sure I heard on the radio the other day they are doing some scheme where if you trade in your old boiler you get a discount off a new one, more if you buy from the Worcester range. Think the cut off date was the end of June. I have no idea about boiler prices but might be worth checking out. My lovely friend above may be able to further advise if the offer are any good.

[Eve]

http://www.britishgas...rs/latest-offers.html

[The Builder]

Awww Jenna............. my little sweet skinny latte ............ those offers do look good. The trouble is, the saving is usually offset by their overpriced quotes. I've priced against them before (or at least my plumber has) ......... easy to beat.... like shooting ducks in a barrel :o)

[bookbinder]

Here's one thing that you might care to consider, Sonyme, if you do decide to get a condensing boiler.
The boiler has to have a condensate pipe fitted, to drain off the condensed vapour from inside the boiler. It's a narrow pipe, about 22mm diameter, but you should make sure that the fitters do not run the pipe so that it drains outside. In extremely cold weather, such as we had last Jan/Feb, the outside part of the pipe can freeze solid, which means that the condensed vapour cannot run away. This can lead to the boiler shutting itself down, until the frozen part of the pipe is thawed out. Try to get the fitters to connect the condensate pipe to the kitchen sink waste pipe, under the sink, thus the entire length of the pipe will be inside the house, and it won't freeze up.