Boiler Replacement in Co. Longford
3 businesses offering boiler replacement across Co. Longford.
Most boilers are replaced for one of three reasons: repeated breakdowns on a unit that is past economic repair, parts that are no longer manufactured, or a move away from an ageing oil or solid fuel system. A replacement is a bigger job than it first appears, because the new appliance has to suit the house rather than simply match whatever was there before.
The main decisions are fuel and boiler type. A combi draws hot water on demand and removes the cylinder, which suits smaller homes but struggles where two showers run at once; a system boiler keeps a cylinder and copes better with higher demand. A like-for-like swap is the quickest option, but changing type means pipework, and possibly a flue route and gas supply, all have to be reassessed. A power flush of the existing system is often specified so that debris from old pipework does not damage the new heat exchanger.
Natural gas and LPG installation must be carried out by an installer on the Register of Gas Installers of Ireland (RGI), which is a legal requirement rather than a voluntary accreditation; oil installations are usually OFTEC registered. If you are replacing a boiler as part of a wider upgrade, it is worth checking what SEAI currently supports before committing, since grant support is directed at heat pumps and fabric upgrades rather than at replacing one fossil fuel boiler with another.
Boiler Replacement in Co. Longford
John Regan Heating
Granard, Co. Longford
John Regan Heating is a plumbing and heating company based in Granard, Co. Longford, serving customers throughout Ireland. The team handles plumbing emergencies, repairs, boiler replacements, and bathroom and appliance installations, along with a dedicated power flushing division. They also address issues such as leaks, burst pipes, hot water problems, faulty showers, and cistern faults. The company offers boiler servicing and central heating services, and its engineers are RGI registered and commercially insured. With over 40 years of combined experience, they aim to provide quality service for domestic heating systems.
McElligott Heating & Plumbing
Longford Town, Co. Longford
McElligott Heating & Plumbing designs and installs bespoke heating systems for homes and businesses across the midlands. The company specialises in renewable energy solutions such as heat pumps and solar, aiming to reduce reliance on fossil fuels and lower heating costs. They also supply, install and maintain traditional oil and gas boilers, along with advanced heating controls and underfloor heating. Domestic and commercial plumbing services are available, including work on large housing projects. The website mentions over 20 years of experience and notes that SEAI grants may be available for eligible upgrades.
Wilco Plumbing & Heating
Longford Town, Co. Longford
Wilco Plumbing & Heating serves homes and businesses across Longford and the Midlands, offering plumbing and central heating services. The RGI-registered team handles gas and oil boiler installation, repair, replacement, and annual servicing, along with heat pump installation and heating controls. They also carry out bathroom renovations, general plumbing repairs, hot water cylinder work, radiator power flushing, and emergency callouts. The company emphasises fast response times and transparent pricing.
Common questions
How long does a boiler replacement take?
A straight swap of the same boiler type in the same position is commonly a one-day job. Changing from a system boiler to a combi, relocating the boiler, or altering the flue route adds pipework and typically extends the job across two days or more.
Combi or system boiler?
A combi heats water on demand and frees up the space taken by a cylinder, which suits smaller homes with one bathroom. A system boiler with a cylinder holds a reserve of hot water and handles simultaneous demand better, so it usually suits larger households. The right answer depends on how many bathrooms are used at once, not on which is newer.
Does the installer have to be registered?
For natural gas and LPG, yes. Working on gas installations in Ireland without RGI registration is illegal, and you can check any installer against the public register before booking. Oil boilers fall outside RGI, where OFTEC registration is the usual equivalent.
Is a grant available for a new boiler?
SEAI grant support is aimed at heat pumps, insulation and other fabric upgrades rather than at replacing a boiler with another fossil fuel boiler. If you are considering a heat pump instead, a technical assessment and an installer from the SEAI registered list are required. Confirm current terms with SEAI directly, as they are revised periodically.
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