BoilerBuying Guide2026-03-10
Should I Repair or Replace My Boiler?
Weigh repair cost against age, efficiency and rebates — over 12–15 years, replacement often wins.
Deciding whether to repair or replace a boiler comes down to a few clear factors.
When repair makes sense
A newer boiler with a one-off fault is usually worth repairing, especially if it's still under warranty.
When to replace
On a 12–15+ year old boiler, if a repair approaches a third of a new unit's cost — or breakdowns are frequent — replacement saves money through efficiency and rebates.
Key takeaways
- Newer unit with one fault = repair
- Old unit with big repair = replace
- Factor in efficiency and rebates
- We give honest advice
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