'Initial check' for boiler insurance

[GasmanxxxR1]

They want to make sure its in working in order before they insure it, installed to a fair standard and not about to fall off the wall. Put your money in a savings account and pay a local engineer when it goes wrong

 

[MakeDo93]

Right, but £9000 seriously?

 

[zeebeedee]

What boiler is it?

 

[MakeDo93]

Potterton kingfisher II

 

[hammers4spanner]

They will charge you a fortune before they offer an insurance package

 

[GasmanxxxR1]

Sturdy boiler but they will push a new on efficiency and parts being obsolete

 

[lame plumber]

prehaps you should have got a few quotes for comparison, seriously..............

 

[MakeDo93]

prehaps you should have got a few quotes for comparison, seriously..............

I will..

 

[bigads28]

Potterton kingfisher II

They stopped making those in either '93 or '97 depending on the model.

The problem with insurance is the company have to be able to fulfill their terms and taking on boilers from the late 80's isn't the best idea. I work for one of these big firms and I'd decline the insurance, but then you might get a numpty who will just say aye and not care. Once you are accepted you are accepted.

Get a few quotes, £9k must have been the whole system and a decent hot water tank.

I'd be surprised if you didn't shave a 1/3rd off your gas bill especially if you have the old open flue version.

 

[MakeDo93]

They stopped making those in either '93 or '97 depending on the model.

The problem with insurance is the company have to be able to fulfill their terms and taking on boilers from the late 80's isn't the best idea. I work for one of these big firms and I'd decline the insurance, but then you might get a numpty who will just say aye and not care. Once you are accepted you are accepted.

Get a few quotes, £9k must have been the whole system and a decent hot water tank.

I'd be surprised if you didn't shave a 1/3rd off your gas bill especially if you have the old open flue version.

I think he said it would be for boiler and new rads, or to get a new boiler and flush the current system instead of replacing rads