Would it be worth buying a new boiler or repairing my old one.

jahangir99 · 27 Oct 2011 at 18:04

Well, I have a Worcester 24I and the flue dosen't light up, its making those continuous light up noises but it won't make a flame, I also need a new thermostat, a new radiator and one that's fallen down being put back up, I don't know how much it would cost but do you think I should repair it, is it too old? I've left this too late as winters coming up. how much would a new boiler cost?

thanks

moneypit23 · 27 Oct 2011 at 18:09

I had a new boiler fitted as part of my extension and new kitchen etc at the start of the year. I think they were charging about £1500 with fitting...

Hyburnate · 27 Oct 2011 at 18:11

Pilot gone?

jahangir99 · 27 Oct 2011 at 18:15

yeah I think that it and I've tried pressing the reset button to no avail, but before getting a boiler person in to repair it would it be safe as it seems old and hasn't been serviced for 7 years that I've lived in the house.

doofer · 27 Oct 2011 at 18:16

Hyburnate said:
Pilot gone?

Probably flew South for the Winter.

It's only October and this must be the 24th Heating/Boiler related Thread in General Discussion, I wonder if old culmulus1978 has predicted a bad Winter or not yet?

SeatIbiza · 27 Oct 2011 at 18:33

I have this boiler.

It is SO simple there are about 8 parts.

I'll hedge my bets its the fan or the pressure switch.

Switch:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/WORCESTER...arden_Hearing_Cooling_Air&hash=item3f0f6de74f

Fan:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Worcester...arden_Hearing_Cooling_Air&hash=item3367d4b70d

Fan is for the junior but check part numbers etc.

Now i don't advocate this too much but the pressure switch is REALLY easy to change. The dan is too but you have to take the casing off.

I got my fan replaced all in for £185 inc labour a couple of months ago...

Edit: In fact I have a pressure switch if you want £10 posted? (bought to check mine but mine wasn't the issue)