If you house isn’t being heated properly and you’re often having to increase the thermostat temperature, then it may be time to replace it.

Also look out for changes to water temperature, or the hot water only working when the heating is on.

If your gas engineer is visiting your home more often than your friends, then it could be time for a change!

Spending money on maintenance or repairs is a sign that your boiler is failing and yu could be throwing good money after bad. If your boiler only runs well for a short time before you need to call an engineer again, your money will be better spent on a more reliable, energy efficient model with a long manufacturer’s warranty.

The older your boiler gets, the harder it has to work to provide you with hot water and heating. An older boiler could be running at only 50-70% of its original efficiency, increasing your energy bills without any increase in performance. With a new energy efficient model its often well worth the investment before other issues start to arise due to age.

If you house isn’t being heated properly and you’re often having to increase the thermostat temperature, then it may be time to replace it.

Also look out for changes to water temperature, or the hot water only working when the heating is on.

If your current boiler is broken, then you need to assess whether it would be better value in the long run to invest in a new installation.

Rightgas can provide expert advice from a qualified Gas Safe Engineer to help you decide.