Well that's me out of circulation and everything until further notice.

Feek · 10-12-2007, 19:04

A couple of months ago I took out a maintenance contract on our Combi boiler which is a few years old and was in good need of a service.

Today British Gas came along and did the pre-inspection thing they do to ensure it's all OK and that they can get parts for it.

I wasn't here, but Mrs. Feek was and she said that the man had a look of horror on his face when he came into the room where the boiler is.

We had it fitted around thirteen years ago so it's well old now and after his inspection he said that the only level of contract they'd issue would be a once a year service jobbie, no maintenance or parts included. I spoke with him and it turns out that it's so scaled up that it'd be impossible to sort. We have a couple of problems with it, one is that the hot water through is quite slow, which I can live with but the other issue is that unless the boiler is delivering heating, we get no hot water. No problem at this time of the year but it's a bit frustrating in the summer having to knock the heating on for a few minutes when we need water.

I asked what the cost would be to get it cleaned up and fixed and he laughed and said it's not worth it at all. We're better off replacing it with a new one. Technology has moved on and the new ones are a lot better and more efficient. He said we should just go with it for as long as possible and then replace it when it breaks.

He wasn't trying to sell me a boiler as he suggested we went to a local place as we'd get a much better price than through British Gas.

His rough estimate was around £1,500 for a new boiler supplied and fitted.

The problem is that I don't have that, I have no way to get my hands on it and (as you'll know from from a previous thread) there's not a chance on earth of me getting credit or a loan of any kind to fund this.

So I'm going into mass save mode as from now. That means no more meets, mini or otherwise, no popping to the pub at lunchtime for a pint, sarnies at work instead of trips to the tenhotandlarge shop and no more toys. Mrs. Feek doesn't want me selling stuff off which I've bought over the years and I'm the same with her so that's not an option.

So if I seem particularly unsociable over the next few months, please don't take it to heart - Don't take it personally when I turn down any invites or just get a bit grumpy when you'd not expect me to.

We'll get over it, this sort of thing happens to people all over the place all the time. I'm just posting because I'm feeling a little down at the moment and, yes, I guess I'm looking for hugs!

Haly · 10-12-2007, 19:05

That sucks.
*hugs*

Belmit · 10-12-2007, 19:08

*creeps up*

*Surprise hug!*

Pebs · 10-12-2007, 19:14

*HUGAROOO!!!!!!!!!!*

FakeSnake · 10-12-2007, 19:21

Feek, if its any help..

Get the spec of the boiler you need, I know a man who will usually do me trade price.
Our boiler was over a grand plus fitting from a quote I got, spoke to my friend, 700+fitting..
I save 300quid on the cost of the boiler.

edit: have a large hug as well!

lostkat · 10-12-2007, 19:28

Might be worth getting another opinion from an independent plumber. British Gas have a reputation for writing off boilers which they can't be arsed to fix according to our plumber. I know you said he seemed genuine because he suggested you didn't buy one from BG, but still worth a try.

Anyways, sod the boilder have a hug *BIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIG squeeezy hug*

Dymetrie · 10-12-2007, 19:29

*plots*

*hugs*

*plots more*

Stan_Lite · 10-12-2007, 19:35

That sucks big time mate

petemc · 10-12-2007, 19:38

Sorry to hear that dude

*hugs*

Blackstar · 10-12-2007, 19:41

Thats awful Feek hope everything works out *cuddles*

10-12-2007, 19:04	#1
Feek ex SAS Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: JO01ou Posts: 10,062	Well that's me out of circulation and everything until further notice. A couple of months ago I took out a maintenance contract on our Combi boiler which is a few years old and was in good need of a service. Today British Gas came along and did the pre-inspection thing they do to ensure it's all OK and that they can get parts for it. I wasn't here, but Mrs. Feek was and she said that the man had a look of horror on his face when he came into the room where the boiler is. We had it fitted around thirteen years ago so it's well old now and after his inspection he said that the only level of contract they'd issue would be a once a year service jobbie, no maintenance or parts included. I spoke with him and it turns out that it's so scaled up that it'd be impossible to sort. We have a couple of problems with it, one is that the hot water through is quite slow, which I can live with but the other issue is that unless the boiler is delivering heating, we get no hot water. No problem at this time of the year but it's a bit frustrating in the summer having to knock the heating on for a few minutes when we need water. I asked what the cost would be to get it cleaned up and fixed and he laughed and said it's not worth it at all. We're better off replacing it with a new one. Technology has moved on and the new ones are a lot better and more efficient. He said we should just go with it for as long as possible and then replace it when it breaks. He wasn't trying to sell me a boiler as he suggested we went to a local place as we'd get a much better price than through British Gas. His rough estimate was around £1,500 for a new boiler supplied and fitted. The problem is that I don't have that, I have no way to get my hands on it and (as you'll know from from a previous thread) there's not a chance on earth of me getting credit or a loan of any kind to fund this. So I'm going into mass save mode as from now. That means no more meets, mini or otherwise, no popping to the pub at lunchtime for a pint, sarnies at work instead of trips to the tenhotandlarge shop and no more toys. Mrs. Feek doesn't want me selling stuff off which I've bought over the years and I'm the same with her so that's not an option. So if I seem particularly unsociable over the next few months, please don't take it to heart - Don't take it personally when I turn down any invites or just get a bit grumpy when you'd not expect me to. We'll get over it, this sort of thing happens to people all over the place all the time. I'm just posting because I'm feeling a little down at the moment and, yes, I guess I'm looking for hugs! __________________

10-12-2007, 19:05	#2
Haly Do you want to hide in my box? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 14,941	That sucks. hugs __________________ Halycopter

10-12-2007, 19:08	#3
Belmit The Mouse King of Denmark Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: The Winchester Posts: 6,476	creeps up Surprise hug! __________________

10-12-2007, 19:14	#4
Pebs Easymouth Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 6,716	HUGAROOO!!!!!!!!!! __________________ ...faster you naughty little monkey! Running through hell, heaven can wait!

10-12-2007, 19:28	#6
lostkat Good Cat Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 5,550	Might be worth getting another opinion from an independent plumber. British Gas have a reputation for writing off boilers which they can't be arsed to fix according to our plumber. I know you said he seemed genuine because he suggested you didn't buy one from BG, but still worth a try. Anyways, sod the boilder have a hug BIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIG squeeezy hug __________________ Oooooh Cecil, what have you done?

10-12-2007, 19:21	#5
FakeSnake Absinthe Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Devonshire Posts: 1,143	Feek, if its any help.. Get the spec of the boiler you need, I know a man who will usually do me trade price. Our boiler was over a grand plus fitting from a quote I got, spoke to my friend, 700+fitting.. I save 300quid on the cost of the boiler. edit: have a large hug as well!

10-12-2007, 19:29	#7
Dymetrie A large glass of Merlot Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Letchworth with a Lightsaber Posts: 5,819	plots hugs plots more __________________ Khef, Ka and Ka-Tet....

10-12-2007, 19:35	#8
Stan_Lite Stan, Stan the FLASHER MAN! Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: In bed with your sister Posts: 5,483	That sucks big time mate __________________ Just because I have a short attention span doesn't mean I...

10-12-2007, 19:38	#9
petemc Moonshine Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Nr Liverpewl Posts: 4,371	Sorry to hear that dude hugs __________________ Thats no hamster, its a space station!

10-12-2007, 19:41	#10
Blackstar Ambassador of Awesome Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Edinburger Posts: 3,676	Thats awful Feek hope everything works out cuddles __________________ Jim Garrahy's Fudge Kitchen