Problem with your Ideal Isar? Of course you have, that's why you're Googling it. Read up on Ideal Isar issues and whether you should repair or replace it.
Why the Isar exists
During a past Government scheme designed to provide some of the UK's more vulnerable homes with free or subsidised new heating installations, Ideal was tasked with creating a boiler that met regulations but could be produced on mass, cheaply. This was duly achieved but at the expense of the boiler's longevity and reliability.
But does it make sense to keep repairing your Ideal Isar or are you better off replacing the boiler entirely?
Unfortunately, more often than not, the recommendation is to replace.
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Ideal Isar Boiler Problems:
Ideal Isar boiler won't switch on
Rule out a general no power to boiler problem first. If the boiler monitor is entirely blank, the PCB board likely needs replacing.
Approximate repair cost: £250
Repair or replace: Repair
Ideal Isar boiler is leaking
If the water is coming from the boiler unit itself (not external pipes or radiators) it could be a broken or corroded heat exchanger.
Approximate repair cost: £300-600
Repair or replace: Repair
Ideal Isar boiler won't ignite
The possible build-up of debris and sludge close to the ignition and flame sensor causes it to cut out. This can be possibly be solved by a thorough cleaning by a Gas Safe engineer. However, if the engineer suggests a power flush/chemical clean it could get more expensive...
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Approximate repair cost: £400
Repair or replace: Replace
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Ideal Isar has a loud banging noise on start-up
Possible failure to ignite as well as flame sensor failure. Gas may have collected due to the sensor failure causing explosive ignition on attempt. The Isar flame sensor may need replacing as well as further recalibration.
Approximate repair cost: £300
Repair or replace: Replace
Ideal Isar making a bubbling/boiling water sound
This is most likely to be a case of boiler kettling which can be common across all boilers. Depending on the root cause, costs can vary.
Approximate repair cost: £250
Repair or replace: Repair
Why replace?
In most cases, we would recommend replacing boilers older than 10 years if a repair is going to cost you over £300 as it's more than likely, it won't just be a one-time fix.
It's also worth considering the efficiency of an old boiler and the potential savings you could recoup on your home energy bills with the installation of a new boiler.
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