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Sturdy boiler but they will push a new on efficiency and parts being obsolete
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prehaps you should have got a few quotes for comparison, seriously..............
Potterton kingfisher II
They stopped making those in either '93 or '97 depending on the model.
The problem with insurance is the company have to be able to fulfill their terms and taking on boilers from the late 80's isn't the best idea. I work for one of these big firms and I'd decline the insurance, but then you might get a numpty who will just say aye and not care. Once you are accepted you are accepted.
Get a few quotes, £9k must have been the whole system and a decent hot water tank.
I'd be surprised if you didn't shave a 1/3rd off your gas bill especially if you have the old open flue version.
I think he said it would be for boiler and new rads, or to get a new boiler and flush the current system instead of replacing rads
Still sounds expensive with the rads, unless you have about 20!
I notice you said scottish power, unless you live in the cities be careful of coverage. Some of these companies think anything past Aberdeen is the moon......a bit like couriers lol!
I am looking into getting my boiler insured, as winter is approaching and it's an old unit (late 80's). They said after I sign up they will come and do an initial check of the boiler, I understand why, but wanted to know what they will check, as I'm afraid they will try to fob me off and condemn the boiler because of its age. it was serviced and had a pilot sensor replaced 2 years ago, the guy said although it seemed in healthy working order, most companies wouldn't touch it.
Any advice is appreciated [emoji4]
Don't waste your money. When it breaks down they will claim un economic to repair. So u will have been paying £25 PCM for.... A sticker on your boiler. Save the money and pay a real engineer to fix it.
One customer had a policy. His boiler broke down. This is what they quoted to replace like for
Fitted very same boiler with 8 years parts and labour for a lowly £2670
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