If you need general or emergency boiler repairs and you’re based in Blackburn, Darwen or any location in the BB postcode, Valley Heating is the plumbing company to call. As qualified plumbers and Gas Safe engineers, we can get your boiler up and running safely in no time. We also provide new boiler installations and other heating services. Please view our gallery to see examples of our work and read our other blog posts to learn more about the services we offer and for expert advice, such as how to look after your boiler, what to do regarding boiler leaks and more.
In this post, we will look into the trade-off between having your boiler repaired and replacing it with a new one.
Like many other appliances, there comes a point where you have to weigh up whether or not to repair it or buy a new one. In the short term, a new boiler will cost substantially more than boiler repairs. But, depending on the circumstances, a replacement boiler may be cheaper in the long term if your old boiler continues to need frequent repair work. During a home visit, our plumbing company will consider all the factors and provide our customers in the Blackburn and Darwen area with an expert opinion as to whether you should stick or twist.
If you are considering whether to repair or replace your boiler, here are some common issues that simple repairs can resolve:
You can resolve this yourself by bleeding your radiators; however, if this doesn’t improve the situation, you can call a professional heating engineer. They can perform a power flush to remove any sludge and residue in your heating system to get it running normally.
In most cases, a lack of hot water is due to a loss of water pressure rather than a broken boiler. This can be easily fixed by replacing the pressure release valve.
Some boiler parts, such as the automatic air vent, thermocouple, and boiler ignition, are relatively inexpensive to replace and can be done so by your heating engineer. This will be substantially cheaper in the long and short term than replacing your boiler.
Unfortunately, sometimes boiler repairs just won’t cut it. If any of the following circumstances apply to you, we suggest you look to install a new boiler:
If you need boiler repairs in Blackburn, Darwen or nearby, our heating engineers are on hand to help. We identify the extent of the damage for you, and if necessary, our plumbing company can suggest the next steps required should you face boiler leaks, need a boiler repair service or need a brand new boiler.
Call our team on 01254 476442 for professional boiler repairs in Blackburn, Darwen and the surrounding areas.
