Cheap boilers: Take advantage of sales and discounts but prioritise quality

Mar 11
11:25

2012

Josh Parker

Josh Parker

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Strictly speaking a new boiler is never going to be cheap but by talking advantage of discounts and special offers it can be possible to make significant savings.

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When shopping around for a new boiler,Cheap boilers: Take advantage of sales and discounts but prioritise quality  Articles take the time to properly consider these points:

Never buy second hand. If a boiler is second hand that it will not be covered by a manufacturer’s warranty and there is no way of knowing the real history of the appliance. When you consider than a carbon monoxide leak can be lethal it is worth thinking about whether a very cheap second hand boiler is worth the risk.

Never try and cut corners by installing a boiler yourself. It is a legal requirement that anyone installing any type of gas fuelled appliance is registered as Gas Safe. Gas Safe is the national UK register of gas engineers that are able to work both legally and safely. Cheap boilers still properly qualified engineers to install them properly.

Consider energy efficiency. Like most appliances it is possible to find out what the energy efficiency rating for a boiler is. It is plausible to be able to locate deals on cheap boilers by researching those that boast the better ratings. Of course, the better the efficiency rating, the better the saving will be on your energy bill.

Work out the warranty. Even the best deal on a new boiler is going to cost you several hundred pounds at least. Due to how essential it is to have a properly working boiler to reduce the risk of delays in hot water and heating, a manufacturer’s warranty is an important item to have in place. Considering the price of repairs or a replacement it would be wise to have as much warranty as possible.

Assess your boiler suitability. When considering cheap boilers it is important to think about what kind of boiler is the most suitable for your home, the space you have and the system already in place. Your Gas Safe registered gas engineer will be able to advise you what type of system is most suitable.

Consider the overall costs. When making any large purchase price is a key factor when choosing what item to buy. Cheap boilers are a find so celebrate if you find one that suits your home and current system best at a reduced price. Do however keep in mind the running costs associated with the boiler you have chosen. Energy efficient models cost less in the long term when smaller energy bills are taken into account but do consider the price of parts and repairs as well as the initial installation when window shopping those cheap boilers.

 


 

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