When to repair or replace a boiler

Deciding whether to repair or replace a boiler comes down to a few practical factors, rather than a fixed rule.

Things worth considering

1. Age of the boiler — most boilers have a reasonable working life, and repairs become less cost-effective as they get older.
2. Frequency of breakdowns — a boiler that keeps needing attention is often signalling it's reaching the end of its useful life.
3. Availability of parts — older or discontinued models can be harder and more expensive to source parts for.
4. Efficiency — newer boilers are generally more efficient, which can make a difference to running costs over time.
5. The nature of the current fault — some faults are simple and inexpensive to fix, while others point to more significant underlying issues.

Getting an honest answer

David will give you a straight assessment of whether a repair is worthwhile or whether replacement makes more sense, rather than defaulting to whichever is more expensive.