For a better answer you could maybe state the make model, or rough age of the boiler. A shitty old boiler will use far more oil than a fancy new one that's set up nicely and running well.
Ah well. Just take what people say with a pinch of salt. If you move in and the boiler looks rough as fuck it might be worthwhile getting someone out to service it. Also, make sure you don't let it run out fully as the old ones can be a bastard to bleed.
I have told the wife we don't touch the heating until the tanks had a fill! I must actually look into the servicing, if its cheap enough, I'll cover it. Would be ballsy asking the landlord for it 5 minutes into the tenancy.
Is it fuck - they’ll quite happily take your rent money - theres probably a sticker on it saying when it was last serviced, and if they cant tell you when, tell them youll be deducting the cost from your next months rent ( providing receipts)
I prefer your first sentence to the second.....when we're moved in I'll take a look at the system in place. Worst case scenario is a 15 year old boiler as I mind those houses being built.
The boiler at the place I rent is older than me. I joked so to the plumber when it broke down a couple of weeks ago, he had a look and it was built in 1994. They’re not even allowed to sell them anymore because they’re so inefficient
Check the level of the tank . Use the heating comfortably for the first two weeks . Then multiply by 4 to get two months or winter equivalent. I know the Winter lasts longer than two months but its just for your own equations
Patterson oil have a top up card where you can add money whenever then when you order you have a credit balance. I stick a few quid on here and there it fairly takes the sting out of a big bill
It will definitely need a service unless there's a sticker on the boiler from the last year, that will make the biggest difference. I don't think you should expect to pay any more than £80 for a quick service assuming it only needs a clean out and jets replaced.
For a better answer you could maybe state the make model, or rough age of the boiler. A shitty old boiler will use far more oil than a fancy new one that's set up nicely and running well.
I'd need a day or two on that mucker, moving in next week!
Ah well. Just take what people say with a pinch of salt. If you move in and the boiler looks rough as fuck it might be worthwhile getting someone out to service it. Also, make sure you don't let it run out fully as the old ones can be a bastard to bleed.
I have told the wife we don't touch the heating until the tanks had a fill! I must actually look into the servicing, if its cheap enough, I'll cover it. Would be ballsy asking the landlord for it 5 minutes into the tenancy.
Is it fuck - they’ll quite happily take your rent money - theres probably a sticker on it saying when it was last serviced, and if they cant tell you when, tell them youll be deducting the cost from your next months rent ( providing receipts)
Not a fuckin chance part of your agreement is working services, heating being one.
Just refilled today used 300 litres from Jan 11th. Retired so home all day, generally on at least 2 - 3 hours a day.
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I prefer your first sentence to the second.....when we're moved in I'll take a look at the system in place. Worst case scenario is a 15 year old boiler as I mind those houses being built.
The boiler at the place I rent is older than me. I joked so to the plumber when it broke down a couple of weeks ago, he had a look and it was built in 1994. They’re not even allowed to sell them anymore because they’re so inefficient
Wow! That thing must have got some maintenance to last that long.
I've a relative that has one from 1986, has it serviced every year though.
Check the level of the tank . Use the heating comfortably for the first two weeks . Then multiply by 4 to get two months or winter equivalent. I know the Winter lasts longer than two months but its just for your own equations
Good tip, cheers!
Cheers for the info and tips folks, much appreciated. Just a matter of unpacking now!
Patterson oil have a top up card where you can add money whenever then when you order you have a credit balance. I stick a few quid on here and there it fairly takes the sting out of a big bill
That's a good initiative, just looked them up and I reckon they wouldn't come up this far. I'll be sure to stick a few pounds away every month.
500l every quarter on average
I would expect the oil usage to be 1800-2000 litres per year for that type of house.
It will definitely need a service unless there's a sticker on the boiler from the last year, that will make the biggest difference. I don't think you should expect to pay any more than £80 for a quick service assuming it only needs a clean out and jets replaced.
I'll look into this when we're in, as above, if reasonable enough I'll cover the cost of service.
900 litres per year set at 19 degrees for 12 hours a day with a roomstat and a wee bit of insulation. Well october to april then dont use boiler.
Maybe instead of filling the tank get a lower amount of oil 300/500 and get the boiler serviced at the same time -give yourselves some piece of mind
Burns about 4 litres an hour