General   (General discussion, talk about anything.)

Ena. they have not improved any boilers, they Claim to have improved the efficiency of them and will offer figures to prove that But, The cost of service and repairs to boilers have gone ballistic , In 1970 when central heating was becoming the, home improvement of the day, We would fit a Glowworm cast iron boiler which would work for 40 years with the only breakdowns being, the seasonal pump, this was due to being switched off in summer and the odd thermacouple which was pennies to buy and a plumber could fit in 20 mins tops,
Todays Boilers need constant service at £100+ and regular breakdowns at £350 average and this is why, there are spares shops in every other street in all towns and cities, The boiler service and breakdown business is BOOMING because, All Boilers are more complicated that they need to be, They are, Heath Robinson gadgets for the home,,,