If your boiler is always cutting out, making clunking noises or just costing you the earth in gas bills, it may be time to get a new energy-efficient condensing gas boiler.
Nobody looks forward to paying out for a new boiler – but it could be a blessing in disguise. Your new boiler could save you literally thousands of pounds over the next few years.
That’s because modern boilers are cheaper to run than they’ve ever been. And if you claim certain benefits you could even get help with buying a new boiler.
Be careful when choosing one of the big names
Recent research by lovemoney.com found that a quote from some of the big names (such as British Gas and Npower) could set you back by more than £3,000. And that doesn’t always include the additional costs that can mount up – new piping, boiler mounts, material delivery costs and boiler testing can all add unnecessary costs.
A typical boiler installation (for a £1,000 boiler) with Home Team is around £1,500 – significantly less than some of the quotes from the big names. All our new boilers come with a minimum 5 year warranty, so you won’t have to worry about additional costs in the future.
Choose an A-rated boiler
If your current boiler is more than a few years old, the chances are it’s an inefficient one that costs a lot to run. All boilers are rated from A to G for energy efficiency, and you should try to make sure your new boiler is A-rated to keep your bills as low as possible.
To put that into perspective, switching from a G-rated boiler to a new A-rated boiler could save you more than £300 a year. Over five years that’s another £1,500 saving!
Beware pushy sales folk!
When all you want is a quote, the sales tactics from some boiler engineers can be a bit overwhelming. Naturally, you shouldn’t let anyone force you into making a decision – take your time. A good boiler engineer will give you the facts and let you make your mind up.
When you get a quote from Home Team UK, our friendly boiler engineers will help you make a decision based on what’s right for you and your home. Talk to us on 0800 644 6750 (or 0114 249 2944 from a mobile) for a free, no-obligation quote.
On benefits? Your new boiler could be free
If you claim certain benefits, you may qualify for a grant towards making your home more energy-efficient as part of the Affordable Warmth scheme. In some cases this grant could go towards a brand new boiler, and may even cover the full cost.
Talk to our team to find out whether you might qualify for a boiler under the Affordable Warmth scheme. Just call 0800 644 6750 (or 0114 249 2944 from a mobile).