When is the best time to replace your boiler?
During the summer months, your boiler is the furthest thing from your mind. However, in winter, when you need it the most, you do not want to turn the heating on to find it is not working, leaving you in the cold (literally).
A household boiler is one of the most used appliances in the UK. Due to the value of a new boiler and the fact that only a qualified engineer can fit it, it can be a great expense, so it’s better to be prepared.
Why is Summer the best time to get a new A-Rated boiler?
Lower installation costs
During the colder months with an increase in demand, the prices rise. When most heating engineers are extremely busy you won’t be in a particularly strong situation if your boiler needs replacing, and you want to get a good price on a replacement.
Choosing to install your new boiler in the summer gives you the opportunity to shop around for the best deal for you and your family. With less demand you will find most companies will have competitive prices and deals on. Check out our Summer Sales with up to £100s off all boilers!
Engineers are more available in Summer
In the summer, there is less demand for things like frozen pipes, as engineers are extremely busy in the winter and hard to get a hold of, meaning you could be waiting an eternity for an installation slot.
Choosing to replace your boiler in the summer means you can select a time that is more convenient for you and your family. If you have a heating company in mind, don’t wait for the colder months when they will be all booked up!
Take your time to Research
There are so many boilers makes and models on the market and a lot of companies that will want your business. When you choose to replace your boiler in the Summer and not due to a winter breakdown, it gives you the time to research and find the best boiler for you and your family.
Can you handle the cold?
The Spring and Summer months are a lot warmer than the Autumn and Winter (Although you never know with the UK!). Having work done in summer means you can stay warm and not face disruption to daily life.
When the cold conditions start to roll in during the winter the number of boiler breakdowns increase as more and more people start to rely on the use of their central heating systems. This this has a dramatic effect on the demand for central heating repairs and installations.
Facing a couple of days with no central heating is easily tolerated with sunshine and warmer temperatures. With your new A-Rated boiler heading into the winter months, you have Peace of mind you will not experience a winter boiler breakdown and be left in the cold. Having to deal with no central heating is a lot easier if the sun is shining!
Modern boilers are more Efficient
Getting a new boiler before winter could encourage a decrease in you energy bills. Modern heating systems run at a much greater efficiency than an outdated boiler.
Most modern boilers offer superior ErP A-ratings as standard. The highly efficient performance of these modern boilers means that they function at an efficiency of 90% or higher. New domestic boilers could save an average household hundreds of pounds in heating costs.
According to the Energy Saving Trust, installing a modern A-rated boiler and modern heating controls can save you up to £840 a year on your heating bills! Head into winter more efficient and with more money in your pocket.
