Should I repair or replace my boiler?
Should I repair or replace my boiler?
Advice · Boilers
When your boiler breaks down, it’s hard to know whether to pay for a repair or invest in a new one. Here’s how we help customers across Leeds decide, honestly.
Usually worth repairing if…
- The boiler is under about 10 years old
- It has been reliable until now
- The fault is a common part such as a pump, fan, diverter valve or sensor
- Parts are still easy to get
- It has been serviced regularly
Usually worth replacing if…
- The boiler is 12 to 15 years old or more
- You’ve had several breakdowns in the last year or two
- Parts are obsolete or very expensive
- It’s an old non-condensing or back boiler with poor efficiency
- The repair quote is a large share of the cost of a new boiler
- An engineer has classed it as unsafe
Think about running costs too
Older boilers can be much less efficient than a modern A-rated condensing boiler. If your boiler is old, a replacement can reduce your gas bills as well as the risk of breakdowns. A new boiler also comes with a manufacturer’s warranty, often for several years, as long as it is serviced every year.
What we do
When we come out to a boiler repair, we diagnose the fault and tell you the cost of the repair before doing it. If we think replacement makes more sense, we’ll explain why and give you a fixed quote for a new boiler. Then it’s up to you. We never pressure anyone into a new boiler.
Frequently asked questions
How long do boilers last?
Most last around 10 to 15 years with regular servicing.
Can you fit a new boiler quickly if mine has failed?
In many cases we can fit a new boiler within a few days of the survey, depending on stock.
How much is a new boiler?
Our installations start from £1,995 + VAT. See our guide to new boiler costs in Leeds.
More advice
How much does a new boiler cost in Leeds?
Typical prices, what affects them and what’s included.
Read the guide →How much does a boiler service cost in Leeds?
What’s included, how often you need one and what it costs.
Read the guide →Boiler losing pressure? What to check and when to call us
Safe checks you can do yourself, and when to call an engineer.
Read the guide →Not sure what to do?
Call 0113 532 7670 for honest advice from a Gas Safe engineer.
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