New Boiler Installation – Quotes and Installers

The investment of a new boiler is not only a great idea for reducing costs in the home, due to the rising efficiency of modern boilers in comparison to older boilers (most new condensing boilers run at an efficiency of over 90% – most older boilers are less than 70%) but also new boilers have a much lower environmental impact, which is something we should are all made aware of.

Installing a new boiler, though, is not something an untrained member of the general public should entertain alone, but there are several options to consider when installing a new boiler that should be considered, to save you money, time, or just to give you peace of mind.

Obtaining your boiler

There are three main routes to consider to obtain your new boiler, these are:
Directly from the boiler manufacturer – Often can be cheaper, but if you are unsure of what you need in a new boiler it may not be the wisest choice.

From a business specialising in central heating boilers – Also a cheaper choice, and, depending on the company, they may be able to offer you more advice on the boiler you need.
Through a company specialising in the installation of boilers – The easiest choice, likely to have trained professionals that can help you choose exactly what you need and guide you through all your available options. Although this option is not the cheapest, it is the safest to ensure you get exactly what you need.

Methods of Installation

Depending on where you purchased your boiler, you will need to hire a trained professional to install your boiler correctly. If you bought your boiler directly from the manufacturer or from a business, you will most likely have to track down an engineer yourself, but if you have chosen to buy through a company that also installs, they may cover installation in the price of the boiler, or provide you with a trusted engineer that has installed the type of boiler you have purchased for an extra fee.

When choosing your engineer to install your boiler in your home, it is very important that you make sure he is completely qualified as well as experienced in the boiler that you have purchased. All engineers must be Gas Safe registered, and having your boiler name, brand or number on hand to enquire the engineers experience in installing it is a good idea.

Some companies will also provide ongoing boiler service, whilst some don’t so always check beforehand whether the company you choose can offer this.

If you can, research companies that supply an engineer using this site, or, if you are going through the phone book, check the name of the engineer on-line for any negative reviews. Always ring around to get the best quote you can, and don’t be afraid to say no to a pushy salesman on the phone – although usually most engineers will install at the same price, there are some that may be a little higher, so it’s well worth shopping around for the best deal.