Choosing a new boiler in Walsall can be a very difficult and confusing conundrum.

Statistics tell that 80% of all new boilers are distress purchases and this alone adds so many more elements to having a new boiler installed.

So how do you choose a new boiler in Walsall and the right boiler?
Below are the 5 primary factors you need to consider when choosing a new boiler.

Costs

Firstly you need to ask yourself what is your budget for a new boiler in Walsall? Again stats tell us that only 10% base their decision on the total cost.
The average cost of a combination boiler swap is £2000, and according to research, we have on average £1500 set aside for such purchases.

Don’t worry there are plenty of options out there to help get the boiler you want like 0% finance, buy now pay later and monthly payment plans or you put it in the credit card (a bit like a holiday but without the sun).

Warranty

Now we have the money side figured out, time to get down to the nitty-gritty of the right new boiler for you. Do you want a long warranty (most people do and most boilers offer them)? Is this the home you plan on staying in or will you moving within the next few years (no point paying for a boiler with a 10-year warranty if you move out halfway through it)? Also as part of the warranty t’s and c’s you will need to ensure you have the boiler serviced annually and the service record kept up to date.

The right company

There are over 120000 registered gas engineers in the UK so choosing the right one should be easy right?

Firstly, check they are gas safe registered. Secondly, make sure they are fully insured and well established. Thirdly we live in a world filled with review platforms so check out the reviews on places like checkatrade, google and trust pilot.

Fourth on the list but may be higher in priority(if you have young children or elderly and vulnerable people) AVAILABILITY when can they install your new boiler, most reputable companies are pretty busy especially during high demand and cold spells so waiting a couple of weeks might not be an option.

But ask yourself this, is the company that can do it tomorrow the right choice)??(there are a couple around)

Filters and flushing

Such an important part of having a new boiler fitted is hows its protected, by this I mean by way of cleaning the system by having a power flush or magnacleanse if required. This will add cost to your installation but will, without doubt, save you potential breakdowns and call-outs due to dirty system water.

Then as more manufacturers offer long warranties the stricter the criteria for honoring them will and is becoming(you wouldn’t buy a new car and put the old oil from your previous car in it would you). So as well as ensuring you have a clean system you will need a filter to help stop the dirty magnetic particles from getting into the mechanical parts of your new boiler. There are even filters that monitor the amount of debris collecting and notify you through an app, I know amazing right.

Heating controls

In the last 10 years controls have changed dramatically and can do so much more than most people realise. The right type of control can massively improve your comfort levels as well as reducing your energy bills. These come in many forms from smart controls, open therm protocols and weather compensation. The way you use your heating system and the type of property you live in will be the biggest factor when deciding the right control for you.

A lot of manufacturers give the same warranty on the control as the boiler so although slightly more expensive a 10 year warranty on a control that costs less than £200 is well worth considering. If you are tech savvy and like all things app based then smart controls may well be the way forward, with the likes of Nest, Hive, Tado and Honeywell just to name a few the choice is vast with a variety of features to suit all.

Summary

So to make sure you choose the right boiler, make sure you consider the 5 key areas.

COSTS AND BUDGET
THE RIGHT COMPANY
FLUSHING AND FILTERS
WARRANTY
CONTROLS

I hope you found this blog helpful for choosing a new boiler in Walsall. Contact us here for a free no-obligation quote.