Yes or No ............ it the Housing Assation flat .
2007-02-09 08:46:41 · 12 answers · asked by keridorrington30 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Other - Home & Garden
yes change it
2007-02-09 08:55:22 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends whether it works ok or not - my system is 30 years old and up until a couple of months ago was fine, when the engineer came, he said although the boiler is in good condition, if it breaksdown in any way it's difficult to get the parts.
And of course it's not as energy efficient as newer models. If your house is a Housing Association property, it should be checked periodically anyway.
2007-02-09 16:53:02 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is it working and does it meet safety and energy consumption standards ? If no, it needs to be replaced (at the expense of the housing association).
Check your tennancy agreement.
It may be that only the boiler, or other key parts of the system need to be replaced. You might think about at least making sure it's been safety tested for Co2 and emissions / gas leaks if it's a gas system and Electrical safety and earthing if it's electric.
2007-02-09 16:59:03 · answer #3 · answered by mittobridges@btinternet.com 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes
2007-02-10 10:50:00 · answer #4 · answered by kolorz 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
While at this age it may not be necessary to replace the unit it should be carefully checked before each heating season. This is particularly important to insure the combustion chamber remains uncracked and carbon monoxide is not released into the living space.
If you do not have one, buy a carbon monoxide detector and mount it per the instructions.
2007-02-09 16:53:41 · answer #5 · answered by kayak 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Have someone check it out, usually a 10-15yrs will be fine if you keep up the maintenance on it. However I don't know about 25yrs old units. Is htis a home or is it a commercial unit.
Also if you don't replace it, it could cost you more in the long run, running a not efficient unit could cost you.
Dean
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2007-02-09 16:51:32 · answer #6 · answered by gjmite 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My husband is a HVAC technician. I am sure he would say ... yes. Your furnace cannot be as efficient as it should be. You will save money by putting in a newer, more efficient furnace. I would recomment Trane or American Standard. They cost more, but you get a better unit for your money.
If you are in doubt, have a trained professional come out and take a look. They can give you more detailed answers.
2007-02-09 16:55:19 · answer #7 · answered by anonymousenlightenedgirl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it is serviced regular it should be OK, but at that age spare parts can become obsolete also you boiler may not be as efficient as when it was new and modern systems are far more efficient so cost allot less to run.
2007-02-09 17:41:32 · answer #8 · answered by alec A 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Would be a good idea to get it checked by a corgi registered engineer - ask your housing association to do this as it may be expensive but could save your familys life.
2007-02-09 16:51:13 · answer #9 · answered by Conkys Mummy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes big time,we bought my grans house after she died and within a few weeks the rads burst through our living room ceiling ,we had wallpaper falling off the walls,then the one in my daughters room burst and half the room was a swamp fest!!change it asap !!!!!!!
2007-02-09 16:57:25 · answer #10 · answered by lees 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would not, as long as it is working. And I would keep it serviced, for as long as I could keep it working. I guess I just would not want to spend the money, till I had to.
2007-02-11 10:59:12 · answer #11 · answered by PEPPER 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋