Something that needs to be replaced at some point is your gas boiler and if you have a boiler that is 15-20 years old (or even more!) it may be coming to the end of its life. Trying to keep an older boiler going longer can be a false economy – replacement parts tend to be needed to repair it frequently – and these can be scarcer for older models – and you may find it breaking down or having more issues regularly, resulting in callout charges to a plumber to get it fixed.
Replacing your older boiler with a newer one gives you peace of mind and also more modern boilers tend to be much more energy efficient so it can help you to save money on your bills in the future, not to mention the reduced likelihood of it breaking down anytime soon!
Deciding when the time is right to replace your boiler is a big decision – of course ideally you will want to get it replaced by a professional like this boiler replacement Cheltenham based company www.blu-fish.co.uk/gas-heating-services-cheltenham/new-boilers-cheltenham before it stops working or becomes dangerous, and of course you also need to think about the costs of replacing it and make sure that you can cover it financially. When you have your boiler serviced, it is worth asking the engineer who comes to do it what they recommend with regards to replacing it and how long they think your boiler has left so that you can prepare for it, and get it done when it is best for you.
Although there isn’t a best time of year to have your boiler replaced, the time of year can be another important factor when you are planning this, and it is certainly worth thinking about the season.
Spring is a good time as the winter rush is over and you may even be able to get a good deal on a boiler at this time of the year. With the worst of the bad weather over, it is not something as many people tend to think about in the spring.
In the summer, heating companies are at their quietest. Without the reliance on heating, it is much easier to get an appointment, and you could also plan to have your boiler replaced whilst you are on holiday, so you won’t have to be there whilst it is going on.
In the autumn, things become busier again for boiler engineers as people turn the heating back on to beat the chilly weather and many then discover problems with their boilers. It can be a good time to have the boiler replaced though as you will know that when winter sets in your boiler is up to the challenge!
Winter is probably the least advised time of the year to have a replacement boiler, as heating companies are busier at this time and the waiting time can be longer. If you are desperate then do it, but if you can wait it is best to have it done another time of year.
