When it comes to central heating, it's massively important to ensure that everything is operating at its most efficient level. Not doing so will mean that you will be spending much more than you should be on your energy bills each month. But what if your entire central heating system is outdated and in need of an overhaul? The team at Boiler Boys London estimate how much that is likely to cost in this blog post.
As you might predict, there is no simple answer to the question of how much a brand new central heating system is likely to cost. Clearly, there are many variables that have to be considered before we can give an accurate estimate of what a central heating overhaul is needed.
For example, if you choose to upgrade your heating system to a more current model and the piping is already in the correct place for a central heating overhaul and can be reused, the cost can be drastically lowered. Some items will have to be replaced, while others can be kept from the present system.
Boiler replacements and boiler installations in Ealing
How much is a new boiler likely to set you back? As we have just explained, the cost of a boiler varies depending on whether it is a combi boiler (combination boiler), condensing boiler, electric boiler, system boiler (or an older regular boiler that requires a water storage tank).
Older boilers may frequently be replaced and maintained with a more modern system, which means that you may have to pay for expensive repairs on a regular basis, whereas if you were to get a new boiler installed, the need for repairs would be less likely and much less frequent. When it comes to boiler replacements, the kind of fuel used by the new boiler might also affect the cost of the boiler.
The size of your home or building also has an impact on how much a new boiler replacement or installation would cost. A small apartment or flat, for example, does not require the same size boiler as a five-bedroom house. Therefore, estimating boiler installation prices without understanding all of the many aspects involved is difficult and would explain a wide spectrum from the lowest possible price to the highest.
What is our estimated price range for a new boiler?
While the cost of a new boiler installation might vary greatly since they are determined by a large number of factors, this does not imply that your heating engineer will merely choose a number out of thin air. It depends on the demands of your central heating system as well as the size of your home. Our estimate for the price range of a new boiler can be from as little as £1,500 to as much as £5,000. While we know that this is a big price range, we advise that you do your research and get a very clear idea of the boiler you want before purchasing a new one. Remember to choose a boiler that will best meet the demands of your house and family! If you want to consult one of our boiler specialists on this topic, and you really aren't sure which boiler would be best for your home, then please get in touch with our team and we would be more than happy to offer you free advice!
The cost of installing new radiators
When choosing to replace your radiators and install new ones, if the radiator replacements are going in the same place as the previous ones were before, then obviously, this is likely to cost much less than if the placement was to change. However, it might be the case that you have a new-build home, or a brand new extension, in which case, your radiators will need to be installed from scratch!
When replacing radiators, you must account for things like valves and maybe pipe extensions. For example, getting TRVs (Thermostatic Radiator Valves) installed on your radiators will be more expensive than a radiator with normal valves. While they usually cost more to install, we advise that you should always get them installed when getting new radiators, as they are worthwhile in the long term, helping you save money by being able to regulate how hot your radiators are at any given time.
While additions such as TRVs may increase the upfront cost of your central heating installation, they should lower the lifetime cost. The total cost will be influenced by more than just the quantity of replacements. You should think about if you need more radiators. If a greater capacity system is necessary, the total cost will definitely increase.
