Replacing your boiler can feel like a big decision
Boiler Replacement in Edinburgh & The Lothians
Deciding whether to repair or replace your boiler? Icon Heating and Gas Services helps homeowners across Edinburgh and the Lothians understand their options, from assessing an existing fault to planning a replacement. The right choice depends on your boiler’s condition, repair history and your home’s heating and hot-water needs. Explore our boiler options, or arrange a boiler repair assessment if you need a fault checked first.
Use our short quote form to tell us about your home and current boiler. Our team will contact you to discuss the next steps. See our Worcester boiler installation and first annual service at Parkside Terrace for an example of our work in Edinburgh.
When to Replace a Boiler
Think about how reliable your boiler has been, the repairs it needs and how well it meets your heating and hot-water needs. A replacement may be worth discussing if faults keep returning or your requirements have changed. An engineer can assess your system and explain the options before you decide.
Repair or Replace Your Boiler?
It can sometimes be difficult to know when to repair your boiler and when it’s time to get a new one, but we can help you. We will never try to sell you a replacement boiler if your old one can be fixed safely. However, boilers do need replacing after all the wear and tear they face over the years.
As a general rule, when your boiler is 10 to 15 years old, it will normally need replacing. Sometimes it can cost more to repair than replace, especially if repairs become very frequent. You may also want a more efficient boiler to save on gas bills.
Rest assured that we offer our professional advice if you are unsure whether you should get your boiler repaired or replaced so that you can make the right decision.
Signs You May Need a Replacement Boiler:
– Constantly resetting your boiler
– Water pressure keeps dropping
– Hot water is not as hot as it should be
– Boiler overheating
– Pilot light keeps going out (on older boilers)
– Yellow flame appearance
– Stains on the appliance
Understanding Your Replacement Quote
Model and size: ask which boiler is being quoted for and why it suits your home.
Work included: confirm whether the quote covers pipework, controls, removal of your old boiler, parts and labour.
Price and warranty: ask for the total price, any exclusions and the warranty conditions for that package.
For a system-wide upgrade with radiators and controls, see our central heating installation service.
Icon Recommended Boilers
Choose from our current Worcester, Vaillant and Glow-worm packages. We also offer the Glow-worm Ultimate 30c from £2,150 + VAT with a 10-year manufacturer’s warranty. Compare all four boiler packages.
Vaillant ecoFIT 30kW combi. From £2,500 + VAT with a 10-year manufacturer’s warranty.
Worcester 4000 30kW combi. From £2,600 + VAT with a 10-year manufacturer’s warranty.
Glow-worm MicraCom 24kW / 28kW combi. From £1,700 + VAT with a 5-year manufacturer’s warranty.
Frequently Asked Questions
If your boiler is around 10–15 years old, needs frequent repairs, is becoming less efficient, or is no longer reliable, replacement may be more cost-effective than continuing to repair it. Our engineers can assess your boiler and explain whether repair or replacement is the better option.
We can advise on and install suitable boiler systems based on your property, heating requirements and hot water demand. This can include combi, system and regular boilers where appropriate.
We install boilers from leading manufacturers including Vaillant, Worcester and Glow-worm. We can recommend a suitable model based on your property’s heating and hot water requirements.
The right boiler depends on factors such as the size of your property, number of bathrooms, hot water demand and existing heating system. Our engineers can assess your requirements and recommend a suitable option.
Yes, depending on your property and existing heating system, we can advise whether changing the type of boiler is suitable. We’ll explain the options and any additional work that may be required.
The cost depends on the boiler selected, the existing heating system and the complexity of the installation. We can assess your requirements and provide a clear quote for the recommended work.
The installation time depends on the type of replacement and the amount of work involved. A straightforward replacement is generally quicker than an installation requiring changes to pipework, controls or the position of the boiler.
Not necessarily. Your existing radiators and controls may be suitable for the new boiler, but we’ll assess the system and advise if any upgrades would improve performance or efficiency.
Boilers are supplied with a manufacturer’s warranty, with the terms depending on the particular make and model. We’ll be able to explain the applicable warranty when discussing your boiler options.
Yes, when carrying out a boiler replacement, the existing boiler can be removed as part of the installation where required.