Combi Boiler repair needed in Henlow, Bedfordshire

[tony1979]

Hi all,

I hope I've come to the right forum and I hope I've posted in the right section! I've got an Ariston micro combi boiler 23 MFFI... My Dad is an ex heating engineer and says its about 10/11 years old. We've had a few pressure problems with it recently and my dad talked me through how to fill the expansion vessel. That was approx 4 months ago and everything was fine until now.

now, the pressure problem is back. I've refilled the expansion vessel using the schrader valve but it isn't holding the pressure. I think I can hear quite hissing so I'm thinking that it may have sprung a leak?

My initial thought was to get a local engineer in so I went to trust a trader, picked a well rated engineer and emailed him. He quoted me £55 per hour to come and diagnose and fix the problem. Then I spoke to my dad and he suggested considering a new boiler.

now I find myself on here and would like your independent advice...

Should I look at a local fix... Maybe from you guys?
does the £55 per hour guy sound reasonable?
should I look at a new boiler? If I do this, my dad can get a trade price boiler but I imagine most of you can too....


Really stuck on what to do... Any advice?

 

[Barry98]

A ten year ariston , well done if it were me if be advising you to swap

 

[Atouchofgas]

Exactly what i was think bod

 

[Destroyer2813]

Tony I'm not far from you if you want I will give you a quote to replace or repair

 

[tony1979]

Thanks so far... I'm thinking that ariston are rubbish then? Destroyer2813.. Thanks for the offer, when can you come. Does it sound like the expansion vessel? Will it cost me for you to come and have a look?

I know I sound cautious but I can't help it.... Got stung a few years ago by a cowboy who milked us and don't want to make the same mistake twice.

 

[michael c]

I have a 10 year old ariston boiler its crap but has lasted better than expected. Would love to change it though. Much better boilers out there if you can afford it though mate.

 

[tony1979]

Thanks Michael... Can you recommend any? And what kind of price would I be looking? I've had a pm recommending a guy called Stan

 

[dave1]

If it is only the expansion vessel get it replaced or recharged you never know you might get another couple of years our of the boiler and start saving for a new one.

 

[tony1979]

I don't know tbh it's only what I think. Destroyer has offered to have a look, I'm just waiting for a reply. I'll take the best option/ advice if I'm honest

 

[Barry98]

If it is only the expansion vessel get it replaced or recharged you never know you might get another couple of years our of the boiler and start saving for a new one.

ill bet you a king size mars bar it doesnt last the year without needing further repairs