If you are constantly dealing with boiler breakdowns or there is an ongoing issue that requires regular repairs to be carried out, you might be considering simply getting a new one instead.

Yes, new boilers are expensive, but repeated repairs add up, and when you combine this with the energy savings that can be made by upgrading to the newest combi boiler, boiler replacement is the best option for many people.

That said, you might have only had your boiler for a few years, and you certainly don’t want to be getting rid of it before you’ve got your money’s worth. So how exactly do you know when enough is enough?

In this guide, we will walk you through some of the advantages and disadvantages of both boiler repair and boiler replacement Glasgow as well as some tips on how to tell exactly when it is time to admit defeat and invest in a lovely new energy efficient boiler for your home.

Is boiler repair ever worth it?

Absolutely, minor repairs, especially those under warranty can keep your boiler going for many years and might not even cost you a penny. Just because your boiler might not be quick as reliable as you would like doesn’t mean you have to give up on it just yet.

If you are having minor issues such as your boiler cutting out then restarting, get in touch with a professional boiler repair company as soon as possible before it breaks down completely.

The last thing that you need is for winter to arrive and your boiler to decide that now is the perfect time to cut out completely. Minor repairs are far far cheaper than emergency breakdown repair in peak season and you won’t be left shivering in freezing temperatures until a gas safe engineer has space in their manic schedule to see you.

The best way to identify issues that require these minor repairs is to have your boiler serviced on an annual basis by a gas safe engineer. They will check that everything is in good working order and highlight anything that may escalate into a bigger issue further down the line.

An annual service is almost always a pre-requisite of any boiler warranty so failing to arrange one will ensure that you are the person who has to pay for any repairs that need to be carried out.

Is it time to get a new boiler?

At the end of the day, boiler replacement is a personal decision and unless your boiler breakdown completely you will need to make a judgement call over when enough is enough and you decide to invest in a shiny new boiler.

This is a big investment for anyone, and it can be tempting to keep putting it off but the more repairs you carry out the more the delay will end up costing you at the end of the day.

The one thing that is highly recommended is investing in the newest and more energy efficient new boiler when the time finally comes. Going cheap at this point will likely come back to haunt you as you will not only be stuck with a less energy efficient unit, leading to higher energy bills, but will also increase the risk of costly breakdowns and before you know it you will need to replace your boiler once again.

If your boiler was installed prior to 2005, if your boiler is still running at this point, it is an achievement in itself, any new boiler will be a massive upgrade in terms of energy efficiency. This is due to the fact that in 2005, regulations were introduced to make sure that all new boilers that were installed in properties in the UK were condensing, setting new standards for efficiency ratings.

Often a boilers lifespan will come to a natural conclusion when a boiler repair quote is so high that you decide that you might as well just get a new one at that point. A repair that involves numerous new parts to be fitted or will take an engineer several hours to complete can easily range into the hundreds, and at that point you could have paid off a large portion of your new boiler.

What is the boiler installation process like?

Many people put off the replacement of a boiler simply to avoid the hassle of the installation process but a qualified gas safe engineer will make the whole process as simple as possible, completing installation far quicker than you might expect.

The entire job will often be completed within just one day, leaving you free to enjoy your new energy efficient heat in no time at all.