Know your Stuff When it comes to Having a New Boiler Installed in Hastings

Don’t be Scared of Turning the Heat Onto your Boiler Installer and ask Pertinent Questions

No one really wants to spend money on a new boiler but when it comes to installing a new one and replacing an old one, we really need to know our stuff before we part with what can be thousands of pounds.

A recent Which? report revealed ten quotes to fit a mid-range boiler varied by more than £3,000 which is an outrageous difference.

So, installing a boiler can be a scary prospect due to the number of options available and the huge range of costs involved.

This means that when it comes to choosing a professional plumbing installer, it’s vital you get it right.

So, don’t be afraid of asking your local gas engineer at 1066 Heating to talk you through the process – it’s part of their professional service to keep you, their customer, happy and informed throughout the entire process, from initial consultation to final installation.

Some key factors which should help you are the Golden 3 Questions…

• Always obtain at least three quotes for your new boiler installation.

This’ll give you complete confidence with 1066 Heating as they will give you a total price and a suggested product.  They will always give you a fully broken-down quote so you’re totally clear what you’ll be paying for.  They’ll suggest new radiators and valves, if required and will let you know if you are being quoted for a set labour price or by the hour. We have been Installing boilers in {Your Location} for many years.

• Check your boiler installer is on the Gas Safe Register.

{Your Company Name} is fully insured, regulated and safe to fit your new heating system.  If you are talking to other installers, check they are too.  They should have Gas Safe ID cards which you should remember to check the back and the front.  It’s also worth checking out online reviews of your installer – {Your Company Name} has great reviews by many of their customers.

• Ensure your system is regularly maintained by your installation engineer.

Check with your installer’s new system is fully compliant with the latest legislation – you can have peace of mind knowing that 1066 Heating has been, as it is a legal requirement that all new gas boilers meet a performance standard and now combi-boilers must have at least one of four additional energy efficiency measures in place.

You should also consider a regular service agreement with your 1066 Heating engineer when the boiler is installed –

And don’t forget lots of warranties require an annual check up for it to remain in effect…

So, remember that when you invite your heating engineer for a quote for your new boiler, it shouldn’t be a quick chat.

At {Your Company Name} we believe a good engineer should conduct a full heating survey of your home and learn about all your heating and hot water requirements, before giving you their recommendation on the model and make of the boiler you need as well as any additions.

Therefore, it’s a good idea to have a reasonable idea of how often you use hot water and heating, what kind of showers etc you have, or want, does your need of hot water and heating change throughout the year etc?

Your {Your Company Name} installer will be able to talk you through the pros and cons of each of your questions and advise you on what is most suitable for your home.