Boiler Replacement in Co. Louth
6 businesses offering boiler replacement across Co. Louth.
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. Louth
CGP O'Shaughnessy Brothers Ltd
Dundalk, Co. Louth
Heating and gas engineers serving the northeast for over 20 years. Domestic and commercial services, RGI & OFTEC certified.
Delta Heating & Plumbing
Dundalk, Co. Louth
Delta Heating and Plumbing is an emergency plumbing and central heating company based in Dundalk, County Louth. The business specialises in oil boiler and burner servicing, installation, and commissioning, working with brands such as Grant, Firebird, Warmflow, and Worcester Bosch. It also offers general plumbing services including tap installation, water filtration, reverse osmosis packages, sink and toilet fitting, electric shower fitting, and complete bathroom installations. The company performs power flushing using quad mag flushing technology to restore efficiency to central heating systems. Additionally, it installs, inspects, upgrades, and replaces oil tanks in line with current building regulations. Delta Heating and Plumbing serves the Dundalk area and surrounding regions.
Kenneth Byrne
Dundalk, Co. Louth
Kenneth Byrne provides plumbing and heating services in Dundalk and Louth, operating since 2012. The business handles kitchen plumbing, including sink and faucet installation, leak repairs, and water line installation. Heating services cover boiler service, installation, and repair, as well as central heating installation and sludge removal. Heat pump systems, home evaluation, and maintenance plans are also offered. Installation and repair work includes pipe relining, attic tank services, leak detection, and pressure testing. Bathroom refurbishments and heating system upgrades are available, along with full renovations. The company serves the Dundalk and Louth area.
Leinster Gas
Drogheda, Co. Louth
Heating and boiler specialists offering boiler installation, replacement, and servicing across Drogheda and the rest of Leinster.
Louth Plumbers
Dundalk, Co. Louth
Louth Plumbers provides plumbing and heating services across County Louth, covering Dundalk, Drogheda, Ardee and surrounding areas. The company offers emergency call-outs, bathroom and shower installations, boiler servicing and repair, heating upgrades, leak detection, power flushing, blocked drain cleaning and solar systems. Work is backed by a 12-month installation guarantee, and the business is fully insured. They do not charge a callout fee and offer free no-obligation quotes.
Sean Murray Plumbing & Heating
Dundalk, Co. Louth
Domestic plumbing and heating services including boiler installation and servicing, repairs, bathroom refurbishment, and emergency plumbing for customers across Dundalk and surrounding areas.
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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