Boiler installation

Your boiler is the heart of your home’s central heating system. Do you want to install a new boiler or replace your old one? Read in this article which options there are, how to install a boiler and what to look out for when buying a boiler.

Costs of installing a boiler

Prices of central heating boilers are on average between £ 1,200 and £ 3,000, including installation. When you buy a boiler, the following factors play a role: the type of boiler, the CW value (comfort) and the number of litres per minute. What is the best boiler for you depends on how you use the boiler. For instance, the CW value depends on how much water you use. Check out the different types of central heating boilers in the overview below, including the installation costs.

Installing a central heating boiler: price breakdown

The cost of installing a central heating boiler comprises 60% of the boiler itself and 40% of labour costs. On average, labour costs amount to around £40 to £50 per hour. Installing a central heating boiler takes around 4 hours. Choose to compare different types of central heating boilers together with the professional.

After how many years should you install a new boiler?

You will enjoy a good boiler for a long time. The lifespan of a central heating boiler is on average 15 to 20 years. Replacing central heating boilers is often done after 12 to 15 years, because the maintenance costs are too high by then. In addition, a new, energy-efficient boiler will save you money on heating costs, give you optimum efficiency from the heating system and increase the value of your home.

Cboiler installation: the step-by-step plan

In most cases, when you buy a boiler, you also arrange for it to be installed. Are you curious about how this installation works? Check the step-by-step plan for having a boiler installed below.

Step 1: Dismantling and removing the old boiler

The installer will visit you and empty the old boiler. He then disconnects the water and gas and then dismantles the old boiler. When replacing the gas boiler, the installer also inspects the flue gas duct. The central heating boiler creates condensation, which may cause rusting in the flue. If this is the case, the specialist replaces the flue gas duct. This is because it is important for safety that any harmful gases are properly led outside.

Step 2: Install new central heating boiler

The installer installs the new central heating boiler in the place of the old one. If you choose to have the old boiler placed in a different place, this will take extra time. In doing so, the installer will tell you where the boiler may hang what the options are. Moreover, in some cases it is necessary to replace certain pipes.

Step 3: Installing a new expansion vessel

In addition to the boiler, the professional connects other components to the heating system, such as the filling valve, gas tap and inlet combination. He also installs a new expansion vessel. The expansion vessel regulates the pressure in the boiler and is therefore indispensable in a new boiler installation. The cost of an expansion vessel is around £40 on average, but in some cases it is included in the boiler installation.

Step 4: Filling and checking the boiler

After the boiler has been connected, the installer fills the boiler. He also opens the gas tap and water pipe. He always squeezes the gas pipe to check for leaks.

Step 5: Explaining how the new boiler works

The installer checks the boiler and takes the time to explain how it works to you. With the installation behind you, you will enjoy a heated home again for years to come.

Cv boiler installation: Additional options

When connecting a new central heating boiler, there are several additional options that affect the price. For example, it is possible to install the boiler in a different location, replace the radiators, install a solar boiler or install a smart thermostat in your home. It is also possible to take out a maintenance contract with the specialist. He will then visit your boiler on a regular basis to check it. After all, proper maintenance of your boiler prevents major problems. Take a look at the overview below for the options and associated costs.

Tips for installing a central heating boiler

After you’ve read all about how to install a central heating boiler, here are a few more handy tips that will make buying and installing it even more economical.

Buy your central heating boiler in the summer months

In general, the prices of central heating boiler installers are lower in summer than in winter. It is only when the central heating boiler breaks down when it is most needed that you think about installing a new one. For most people, this doesn’t happen until it gets cold, which increases the demand for central heating boiler specialists. By installing the central heating boiler in the summer, you not only save money, but also avoid sitting out in the cold unnecessarily.

Lease or rent your central heating boiler

Buying a central heating boiler is a hefty expense. Nowadays, it is also possible to rent or lease a boiler. This way, you don’t have to pay a large amount in one go, but make smaller payments per month. In most cases, the amount includes the maintenance of the boiler. Should the boiler also cause problems, the landlord will usually solve this.

Choose a modulating thermostat

For optimal heating of your home, a modulating thermostat is the best choice. Old thermostats only turn off once the set temperature is reached. After this, the heater continues to heat for a while. As a result, the temperature in your home becomes higher than the temperature you set. Modulating thermostats are built in such a way that they know exactly when to stop heating. This saves extra heating costs.

Choose a sustainable alternative

When buying a new central heating boiler, pay attention to possible subsidy schemes. This is because the government encourages sustainable solutions. It is therefore advisable to pay attention to the energy efficiency of the central heating boiler when replacing it. For example, replacing a central heating boiler with a pellet heater is a sustainable alternative, just like a heat pump or an electric boiler.