I am replacing my old oil boiler. It is an Imperial 125,000 BTU's, and heats the house perfectly well in the winter. One contractor wants to install a Weil Mc Lain WGO6, (175,000 BTU's). A second contractor says it is too big, and suggests a Columbia CSFH5125W (145,000 BTU's). Both want to charge me $5500 and $8,000 respectively for installation.Which one is correct?
both are hosing you. a new 125,000 btu boiler is 10 times more efficient than your original and will be fine. the weil McClain is the better of the two,ask him to rebid the job with the 125.but i would get three other bids and specify you want a 125,000 btu output.check your boiler nomenclature plate to verify the output
the WG06 comes in both gas and oil, which do you have? this weights alot when it comes time to pay. oil runs more expensive because its WAY more work and more of a mess. ( remove the oil from a big oil truck which you're plumber probably has to pay for one to come, cut the old oil tank out which could be a pain, then run the gas pipe) my company would charge roundabout 6 or 7 grand so it sounds about right, alot factors into the price - and a good plumber always pays if it doesnt break down on you for 20 years isnt that a good inventment? PS go with the weil mcclain they make excellent boilers
