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Most popular boiler questions

How much should a new boiler cost?

The exact amount you’ll pay for your boiler replacement will depend on the size of your home and how many people live there, as well as other factors such as what type of system you require and if you want your new boiler installing in a different location. 

At AIRCON, we offer fixed-price quotes for boiler installations that include everything you’ll need – no hidden costs or surprise bills once you’ve signed on the dotted line! Our installations start from just £1,795, or you can spread the cost into affordable monthly amounts, with no deposit to pay.

Anyone can get a new boiler if they feel they need an upgrade. However, it’s more cost effective to only upgrade your boiler if your current one is faulty, or if it’s over 10 years old. Constantly replacing faulty components can end up being much more costly than a complete system replacement, so an efficient upgrade is often the best option.

For brand new, quality boilers that deliver, browse our selection of Worcester Bosch, Navien, Vaillant and Ideal boilers. We’ll even give you an extended boiler warranty with your purchase of any Worcester Bosch boiler.

Depending on where you live, there are various grants available for new heating systems – such as the ECO4 scheme, LA Flex funding, and Boiler Upgrade Scheme.
Depending on where you live, there are various grants available for new heating systems – such as the ECO4 scheme, LA Flex funding, and Boiler Upgrade Scheme.

AIRCON only offer the best boiler brands, so when looking for a new boiler, we’d recommend looking through our range for peace of mind. The best brands of combi boilers for consistent quality include Worcester Bosch and Ideal. It’s also worth checking the energy efficiency rating to ensure your chosen boiler is not only good for the environment, but also helps you to save money in the long run.

What’s even better, is that with every purchase of a boiler from AIRCON, you’ll have the option of choosing a Google Nest Learning Thermostat and a Google Home Hub to help you get the most out of your new appliance.

We stock a range of gas boilers from reputable manufacturers including Worcester Bosch, Ideal, Navien and Vaillant. Each of these manufacturers are known for building energy efficient, A-rated systems that last. With AIRCON, you can be confident your new gas boiler will last you for years to come.

Our qualified engineers can install a new boiler in your home as soon as tomorrow, subject to availability. Our find a boiler tool will choose the best gas boiler for you and your home, and then you can get it delivered and installed at your convenience.

As a general rule, a boiler can be fitted between six hours to four days. The length of the installation will depending on a number of factors.

1. The type of system/boiler you currently have 2. The type of system/boiler you want installing 3. The type of fuel being used 4. Whether the boiler needs relocating 5. The type and size of boiler you are installing

The quickest boiler installation process happens when a combi boiler is replaced with a new combi boiler. This is because the setup is already in place, with most likely only minor adjustments required to the pipework. A combi boiler swap should take a qualified engineer around 6 hours to complete, but we recommend allowing for a full day to complete an installation should any unforeseen issues arise.

If you wish to relocate your boiler, you can expect this to take around another half a day to complete, taking around a day and half to install a new boiler and relocate it.

If you have a system or a conventional boiler and are planning to change this to a combi boiler, it will take a bit longer to change the boiler because there will be tanks to remove and new pipework to be fitted. On average, a system to a combi boiler swap should take around 2 days to complete.

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It is illegal to install a boiler by yourself unless qualified.  A boiler should only be fitted by a Gas Safe registered engineer. If installed incorrectly, you could cause an explosion and face criminal charges.

The Approved Code of Practice HSE Safety Regulations says that in order for a person to be viewed as ‘competent’ at installing a boiler, a person must do the following:

  • Complete a recognised training course followed by a completed assessment
  • Is either currently registered or has past experience being registered where they can prove competence

You must have received training in relation to:

  • Water and electricity
  • The potential exposure to asbestos
  • All possible dangers
  • How to take the necessary precautions

For peace of mind, book a boiler installation with a AIRCON Gas Safe registered engineer today.

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Why do I need to get my boiler serviced annually?

You’ll be able to compare brand and prices to choose from, then you choose a convenient date to have one of our expert installers install it for you.

You’ll be able to compare brand and prices to choose from, then you choose a convenient date to have one of our expert installers install it for you.

You’ll be able to compare brand and prices to choose from, then you choose a convenient date to have one of our expert installers install it for you.

You’ll be able to compare brand and prices to choose from, then you choose a convenient date to have one of our expert installers install it for you.

You’ll be able to compare brand and prices to choose from, then you choose a convenient date to have one of our expert installers install it for you.

You’ll be able to compare brand and prices to choose from, then you choose a convenient date to have one of our expert installers install it for you.

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