Boiler scrappage could be 'financial madness' for business gas customers

01/02/2010

The government's boiler scrappage scheme could prove "financial madness" for many business gas customers, according to a plumber.

Charlie Mullins, managing director of Pimlico Plumbers, told the Guardian that many modern boilers may not be up to scratch.

He added that most people would be better off avoiding the scheme if it involved ripping out an inefficient but functioning boiler.

Modern condensing boilers can be problematic, expensive to repair and often do not last very long last, he explained.

"Clearly condensing boilers are much more energy efficient, use much less gas and are better for the environment," Mr Mullins told the news provider.

He added that it was unnecessary to spend £2,000 buying a new boiler if an existing model was already working well.

However, British Gas has argued that a new boiler could help small and medium-sized firms to cut business gas bills by as much as £235 a year.

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Posted by Tom Barnett