Listening to someone extolling the virtues of a condensing boiler
fitted to his parents house, combined with current oil prices and a
£2250 spend on oil since last September , has set me thinking about
upgrading our 22 year old boiler. The boiler is working fine. Been
serviced annually and had whatever bits it need fitted when called
for, but heaven knows what the efficiency is like.
Our usual plumber condemnscondensig boilers out of hand. Has fitted
lots for the local council and they have been nothing but trouble. He
also regards them as filthy things to have to clean compared to a
standard boiler. Wouldn't have one in his own house etc. etc.

I'm being quoted about £1650 for the job.

Question is are they worth it ?
Are they troublesome?
What are the best makes ?

I've gone through the archives and it is depressing reading but surely
they must have some good points