The installation process is critical to obtaining a new boiler that will serve you well in the years to come.
Picking the right boiler and manufacturer is only the start and there are many things that you need to take into account before committing. Unfortunately, due to the emergency nature of many boiler breakdowns, many people rush their decision, leading to more and more problems cropping up over time and the total cost of the boiler rising significantly.
In this article, we have put together a guide to everything that you could possibly need to know about boiler installations Glasgow. Heed this advice and you will avoid the most common mistakes that people make when having a boiler installed.
What is the normal process of installing a boiler?
The average boiler installation tends to follow a similar pattern every time. Firstly, the homeowner, you, realises they need a new boiler or chooses to upgrade. The reasons for this can vary, but usually include boilers having broken down, boilers that are no longer performing as efficiently as they should, or boilers that require repairs so frequently that complete replacement has become the most cost-effective option.
Once this decision has been made, you will begin to do your research into the type of boiler that you want to replace your old one and begin to get some quotes from installation companies. It is worth getting at least 2 or 3 such quotes just to make sure that you are getting the best possible deal.
Once you are happy to proceed, the installation will begin in earnest and a gas safe engineer will visit your property at a pre-agreed date and time to carry it out. As long as you have done your research properly this stage is a lot less hassle than it sounds as the engineer will be highly skilled and experienced and will have your new boiler up and running in no time.
Top installation companies will usually provide you with before and after pictures of your boiler installation.
Get a long warranty
Any new boiler should come with a warranty, protecting you from having to pay through the nose for expensive breakdowns just weeks or months after installation.
These warranties will vary in length between just a couple of years and 10-12 years + so it is definitely worth shopping around to find a boiler towards the top end of this scale.
Some installers will have deals agreed with manufacturers that allows them to offer longer warranties on their boilers so this is something else that is worth bearing in mind. Almost all of these warranties will come with certain clauses that must be met in order to keep the warranty valid. The most common of these is that boilers must be serviced on an annual basis by a gas safe engineer to ensure it remains in good working order and any minor repairs are spotted before they escalate into a major breakdown.
