Combi boiler
Heats water on demand with no cylinder. Good for smaller homes with one bathroom, and frees up the hot press.
Boiler Replacement in Louth (Drogheda, Dundalk, Ardee)
Boiler replacement for gas and oil homes across County Louth, from a straight swap to a change of boiler type. The right new boiler depends on the size of the house, how much hot water you use and which fuel you are on, so it starts with a look at what you have now.
- New gas and oil boilers
- All of County Louth
- Ask for a written quote
- Chat open any time
Time for a new boiler?
Boiler replacement in Louth: when it beats another repair
A boiler does not have to be dead to be worth replacing. These are the usual signs that a new one will cost less over the next few years than keeping the old one going:
- Repeat breakdowns. The same boiler failing more than once a winter.
- Parts are gone. Older models where spare parts are discontinued or hard to get.
- It is an old non-condensing boiler. Any gas or oil boiler fitted in Ireland today has to meet high-efficiency rules under the Building Regulations, which in practice means a condensing boiler. An old non-condensing one sends a lot of heat up the flue.
- The house has changed. An extension, a second bathroom or a change in how many people live there can leave the old boiler the wrong size.
If yours has just stopped and you are not sure, start with boiler repair. A plumber who has seen the fault can tell you whether it is worth fixing.
Planning to switch fuel? Moving from oil to natural gas needs a gas connection to your address first, arranged through Gas Networks Ireland, and the internal work must be done by a Registered Gas Installer. Check whether your address can connect at gasnetworks.ie.
What a replacement quote should cover
- Removing and disposing of the old boiler
- The flue, and whether it can stay where it is
- Controls: timer, thermostat, zone valves
- Cleaning the system before the new boiler goes in
- A filter to protect the new boiler
- Commissioning and registering the warranty
- For gas: the certificate the installer issues for the work
Choosing a boiler
Which type of boiler suits your house
Getting the type right matters more than the brand. A boiler that is the wrong type or size for the house will never feel right, however good it is.
System boiler
Works with a hot water cylinder, so several taps and showers can run at once. Suits bigger households and more than one bathroom.
Regular boiler
Heat-only boiler fed from tanks in the attic, common in older Louth houses. Sometimes kept, sometimes converted to a sealed system.
Gas boilers
Most of Drogheda and Dundalk town is on the gas network. Gas work must be done by a Registered Gas Installer, and you can check any installer at rgii.ie.
Oil boilers
Common in rural Louth. A replacement is a good time to check the oil tank, the bund and the fuel line as well.
Thinking beyond oil and gas?
If you are replacing an oil boiler in a well-insulated house, a heat pump is worth comparing before you commit.
Getting it right
Why the old system matters as much as the new boiler
A new boiler connected to a system full of sludge will not last as long as it should. Most manufacturers expect the system to be cleaned before a new boiler is fitted, and some make it a condition of the warranty. On older systems that often means a power flush first.
Ask for a written quote that lists what is included, what boiler is being fitted and what warranty comes with it, and compare like with like. A cheaper quote that leaves out the flue, the controls or the system clean is not cheaper.
1. Tell us about the house
Fuel, current boiler, number of bathrooms and anything that has changed. Photos of the boiler help.
2. Get a written quote
A survey of the existing system and a written quote listing what is included.
3. Fit and commission
Old boiler out, system cleaned, new boiler fitted, set up and explained.
New boilers fitted across County Louth
Combi, system and regular boilers, gas and oil.
Where we work
Boiler Replacement across County Louth
Drogheda
Boiler replacement Drogheda, including oil to gas switches where the address is on the network.
Dundalk
Boiler replacement Dundalk for gas and oil homes in the town and surrounding area.
Ardee
New oil boilers and system upgrades around Ardee, Collon and mid-Louth.
Louth
Boiler replacement for Louth village, Dunleer, Termonfeckin and the Cooley peninsula.
Boiler Replacement questions
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does a boiler replacement take?
A like-for-like swap is typically done in a day or two. Changing the boiler type, moving it, or converting from oil to gas takes longer. You will be told the expected time with the quote.
Is there a grant for a new gas or oil boiler?
SEAI grant schemes change. In recent years they have focused on insulation and heat pumps rather than new oil or gas boilers. Check the current schemes on seai.ie before you budget for one.
Can I move my boiler to a different room?
Often, yes, but it depends on where the flue can go, the gas or oil supply route and the condensate drain. Mention it when you ask for a quote.
What size boiler do I need?
It depends on the heat loss of the house and how much hot water you use at once, not just the number of bedrooms. An oversized boiler costs more and cycles on and off wastefully.
Should I get a combi?
A combi suits a smaller home with one bathroom. If two showers often run at the same time, a system boiler with a cylinder is usually the better choice.