My parents had a newer boiler than mine. When they had a gas valve replaced, it cost nearly $500. I called a different HVAC company and they said that it was about right. I am trying assess the wisdom of buying a new boiler. I have an old Maclean-Weil (hope that’s right) about 40 years old for a split level home about 1800 square feet plus sub-basement.

Yes, more parts and some are electronic which are pricey. Gas valves are pricey but that sounds a bit high to me by at least $100 for only a valve. Maybe that included a servicing too.

Generally I doubt the higher efficiency for a gas boiler will pay off all that much. I usually tend towards saying if it is working then leave it.

If it was much older than your 40 years it might be worth it. I would guess you are closer to 80% efficient at that age, that generation of units. Older ones can be 60%-65%. To get to 90+ they add a lot of stuff that cost more, like a draft inducer fans and sensors for it and intermittent ignition. They do require more service. Then you only gain like 10% or 15% max. for the investment.

But payoff time is directly proportional to the cost of the gas.

Unless you intend to stay in the house for many many years it probably won’t pay off. And investing the money from the purchase cost would generate enough income to cover the cost of the slightly lower efficiency, imo.

Good Luck.

Where do you live and how much does the gas cost? Gas in Michigan (where i live) cost $1.56 per gallon. The last time it was that low was when I was 8 years old
Mrs. Cullen, its a little over 2.00

Where do you live and how much does the gas cost? Gas in Michigan (where i live) cost $1.56 per gallon. The last time it was that low was when I was 8 years old
Mrs. Cullen, its a little over 2.00

Today Costco Fredricksburg/Spotsylvania VA, I used my BofA debit card and got $69.00 gas, Costco also placed and ADDITIONAL $100.00 hold on my account, thus we could not get lunch! It has been over 7 hours and still the $100.00 hold is on my bank account. How about you?

this has been standard fpractice for some time. They started doing this right around the time of Katrina. When the authorization goes through assuring the funds they don't know how much gas you will pump in, the banks all have different figures, $75,$100, $150.Your money won't show back up until the transaction is settled, can be 24 hrs or more. To get around it either go to the ATM and buy your gas with cash or don't pay at the pump, go inside and buy a specific amount of gas, don't do a fill up, like $20 or $30, then an open authorization isn't used.

Today Costco Fredricksburg/Spotsylvania VA, I used my BofA debit card and got $69.00 gas, Costco also placed and ADDITIONAL $100.00 hold on my account, thus we could not get lunch! It has been over 7 hours and still the $100.00 hold is on my bank account. How about you?

this has been standard fpractice for some time. They started doing this right around the time of Katrina. When the authorization goes through assuring the funds they don't know how much gas you will pump in, the banks all have different figures, $75,$100, $150.Your money won't show back up until the transaction is settled, can be 24 hrs or more. To get around it either go to the ATM and buy your gas with cash or don't pay at the pump, go inside and buy a specific amount of gas, don't do a fill up, like $20 or $30, then an open authorization isn't used.