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Might be worth perusing more quotes for gas. Some fitters will insist on a scaffold some will be more creative.
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6k, I’m not sure what you’ve been quoted for but that’s high. Electric will cost you a fortune to run, that would be a terrible swap from gas.
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Just get gas while you still can. Compared to anything else it's cheap and efficient.
An electric boiler will bankrupt you, air source doesn't work in the winter, oil is very polluting and wood pellets are almost as bad.We have an oil-fired boiler (no gas in our village) and the quote for replacing it with the only greener and more efficient alternative (wood pellets) was about 21,000€.
If you really want to go all electric, forget a CH boiler + rads and look at efficient things like IR heating panels.
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at least £6,000+.
That is high. If you're Walthamstow / Chingford way, let me know and I'll hook you up with a legit legend. Only workman I've ever full throatedly recommended.
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Where are you? I have mine replaced, given the cost it’s not worth converting right now (£2200 for new boiler & everything)
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Our 28 year old PowerMax boiler is on its last legs and we need a new one.
Because of requirements for a new flue + scaffolding etc, a gas boiler is coming out at least £6,000+.
For that reason and a desire to not replace with another fossil fuel system, I want to replace with an electric combi boiler.
Any advice on this? It’s for a 2-bed / 2-Bath flat that normally has 1-2 people living it with Central Heating.