Having a boiler that is well maintained and looked after is vital for the overall safety and functionality of your home. Typically, a boiler contributes to around 60% of your energy bills making it one of the major components in your house.
Ensuring that your boiler is in good working condition will improve the quality of your hot water and central heating system as well as reduce your carbon footprint and energy consumption in the process.
It can be quite difficult for homeowners to know when their boiler should be replaced, which is why we are here to help you through the process. Our team of experienced technicians will be able to aid you in any way you could possibly need.
Replacing Your Boiler
While a boiler replacement may seem fairly tedious, it is imperative that you do this consistently throughout your life to ensure that it is in proper working condition.
Determining how many years until you replace your boiler is something that many people struggle with, especially without the assistance of a qualified technician.
This is why it is so important for you to consult a member of our team as soon as possible to discover the optimal time frame to replace your boiler and how we could go about doing so.
How Long Does a Boiler Last?
One of the most important things you should be aware of is how long your boiler will last. On average, the lifespan of a boiler is around 10 to 15 years without regular servicing.
Having consistent maintenance done to your boiler can greatly increase this life span and will reduce the total number of repairs that you should require through the years.
When Should You Replace Your Boiler?
Boiler replacements are not a simple task to undergo alone as there are various factors that you need to consider such as how much it will cost and how long it will take to replace.
This is why it is important to know when to replace your boiler and have an experienced boiler technician to help throughout the process.
Visible Leakage
If there is a significant leakage that you can see coming from your boiler then there can be a number of reasons why this has occurred. There may be a fault with a pressure valve, temperature valve problems or even corrosion of some components inside the system.
The most common fix for these types of issues is to simply replace your boiler as soon as possible. A leaking boiler can be incredibly dangerous for you and the other members of your household meaning that an immediate replacement is very important.
Boiler is Too Old
Even though your boiler may be perfectly functional after 10 or 15 years, it is important that you consider your replacement boiler.
This is because the components inside of your boiler will significantly reduce in efficiency over time which will lead to your energy bills rising to potentially unpayable prices and more harm to the environment over time.
This is why considering more efficient and environmentally friendly options should be discussed sooner rather than later.
Check the Colour of Your Flame
This may be one of the most important aspects of making sure that your boiler is in need of replacement. Checking the colour of your flame can inform you if there is carbon monoxide being produced by the boiler in your home.
If you have come to find that your boiler is emitting a yellow flame instead of a blue flame then this is a sign that carbon monoxide is being produced and that you should leave your home immediately. You will then need to enlist the help of a professional to replace the unit.
How Long Does It Take To Replace a Boiler?
Usually, a straight boiler replacement will take around 4 to 6 hours at a time however other types of replacements can take longer.
For instance, changing the boiler type and the fuel type may take around 2-3 days, whereas changing the position of your boiler may take 1-2 days. Doing both should take 3-4 days of work.
At Heati, no matter which of our services you need us to carry out, you can be assured that we will be happy to help you in any way that we can. Feel free to get in touch at any time and we will be happy to answer any of your queries.