Fitting new gas central heating & boilers in Margate, Ramsgate, Broadstairs, Whitstable, Herne Bay,
Sittingbourne, Faversham, Canterbury, Maidstone, West Kingsdown, Dartford, S.E. London.
Sittingbourne, Faversham, Canterbury, Maidstone, West Kingsdown, Dartford, S.E. London.
TARA Heating in Kent 01843 60 71 92
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New Boilers Installed in Kent
There are so many questions related to buying a new boiler that we have put together what
you may want to know in a list of frequently asked questions, below. If you do not want to
read through it all, no problem, just phone us for a quote.
We will:
• visit your property at an agreed appointment time.
• Provide a full & detailed written quote.
• Give you free advise about best boilers, controls & heating systems.
FAQ about new Boilers
1. How much will a new boiler cost?
There are so many factors to consider that we are reluctant to give a quote without
viewing your home, this article explains.Typically replacing any old boiler with a similar
condensing, high efficiency boiler is usually between £2,000 and £3,000. The quotation we give
you will include the cost of all parts and labour and we will give you an idea of how many days
the work will take. Between 1 and 3 days for a replacement boiler is usual.
• Give you free advise about best boilers, controls & heating systems.
FAQ about new Boilers
1. How much will a new boiler cost?
There are so many factors to consider that we are reluctant to give a quote without
viewing your home, this article explains.Typically replacing any old boiler with a similar
condensing, high efficiency boiler is usually between £2,000 and £3,000. The quotation we give
you will include the cost of all parts and labour and we will give you an idea of how many days
the work will take. Between 1 and 3 days for a replacement boiler is usual.
2. How long will a boiler last?
Typically you can expect to replace your gas central heating boiler when it is between 12 and
15 years old. Sometimes a lot sooner, especially if it has not been well maintained. Older
boilers may still be working but will be considerably less efficient than a modern boiler,
which means older boilers are a lot more expensive to run. When an old boiler breaks down
spare parts might not be available.
Typically you can expect to replace your gas central heating boiler when it is between 12 and
15 years old. Sometimes a lot sooner, especially if it has not been well maintained. Older
boilers may still be working but will be considerably less efficient than a modern boiler,
which means older boilers are a lot more expensive to run. When an old boiler breaks down
spare parts might not be available.
3. I have an old boiler do I have to replace it with a Combi Boiler?
Most new boilers installed these days are combination boilers, meaning they give instant hot
water as well as providing heat to the radiators. Combi boilers are perfect for small homes,
couples and single people. It is NOT compulsory to have a combi and they are not suitable for
all homes. If you have low mains water pressure, a large family or lots of bathrooms then
there are different systems which may be better for you.
water as well as providing heat to the radiators. Combi boilers are perfect for small homes,
couples and single people. It is NOT compulsory to have a combi and they are not suitable for
all homes. If you have low mains water pressure, a large family or lots of bathrooms then
there are different systems which may be better for you.
4. Do I have to have a Condensing Boiler?
Yes, almost all new boilers must be condensing. They can be a condensing combi, a
condensing system or a condensing traditional heat only boiler. Condensing is an additional
feature which makes them more efficient, so more of the gas is burnt and used to heat your
home. Condensing boilers will convert 90% or more of the gas into heat whereas an old
boiler may have used 80% or less.
Yes, almost all new boilers must be condensing. They can be a condensing combi, a
condensing system or a condensing traditional heat only boiler. Condensing is an additional
feature which makes them more efficient, so more of the gas is burnt and used to heat your
home. Condensing boilers will convert 90% or more of the gas into heat whereas an old
boiler may have used 80% or less.
5. What is a HE boiler?
A High Efficiency Boiler. These are condensing boilers, described as HE because less gas is
wasted, the calculations are based on the average annual efficiency and are standard across
the industry. For every £100 you spend on gas using your old boiler £20 or £30 or more will not
be used. In a HE boiler at least £90 out of £100 will be converted to heat.
A High Efficiency Boiler. These are condensing boilers, described as HE because less gas is
wasted, the calculations are based on the average annual efficiency and are standard across
the industry. For every £100 you spend on gas using your old boiler £20 or £30 or more will not
be used. In a HE boiler at least £90 out of £100 will be converted to heat.
6. What type of boilers do you install?
We fit high efficiency, condensing boilers made by well established manufactures; well known
brands with a good track record and reputation for quality. Including:
Worcester Bosch Baxi Potterton Vaillant Keston Ideal heating
We fit combis, traditional regular boilers and system boilers.
7. What is the warranty for a new boiler?
A 2 years manufacturers' warranty is standard. Some boilers will come with a manufacturers'
5 years parts and labour warranty. Terms & conditions apply, of course! You are usually
required to have the boiler serviced annually, we can do that for you at a favourable rate. Some
parts of your heating system may have an even longer guarantee.
We fit high efficiency, condensing boilers made by well established manufactures; well known
brands with a good track record and reputation for quality. Including:
Worcester Bosch Baxi Potterton Vaillant Keston Ideal heating
We fit combis, traditional regular boilers and system boilers.
7. What is the warranty for a new boiler?
A 2 years manufacturers' warranty is standard. Some boilers will come with a manufacturers'
5 years parts and labour warranty. Terms & conditions apply, of course! You are usually
required to have the boiler serviced annually, we can do that for you at a favourable rate. Some
parts of your heating system may have an even longer guarantee.
8. How Should I Choose the Best New Boiler?
Leave it to the experts. A boiler which is too big will not work well and it may be that your new
boiler will not be the same size as your old one. Choose a few heating engineers to give you
quotes and discuss boilers with them. The heating engineer will calculate the size of boiler you
need and will recommend a model and make. The model & make of boiler should be specified
in the written quote.
Leave it to the experts. A boiler which is too big will not work well and it may be that your new
boiler will not be the same size as your old one. Choose a few heating engineers to give you
quotes and discuss boilers with them. The heating engineer will calculate the size of boiler you
need and will recommend a model and make. The model & make of boiler should be specified
in the written quote.
9. How should I choose a heating installer?
Get 2 or 3 quotes from gas safe registered installers and choose the company that seems the
most professional and reliable. You will not be disappointed if you choose Tara Heating to do
the work for you.
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Get 2 or 3 quotes from gas safe registered installers and choose the company that seems the
most professional and reliable. You will not be disappointed if you choose Tara Heating to do
the work for you.
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