Your Boiler Needs Replacing. What Would You Do Next?

Watch how one couple made their decision, and what happened after their first winter.

What you’ll discover in under 3 minutes:

  • Why they chose a heat pump instead of another boiler.
  • The questions they asked before deciding.
  • What the installation was really like.
  • How their home felt after the first winter.
  • Whether they’d make the same decision again.

Here's what changed after their first winter.

Their home felt more evenly heated.

Rooms that had always been colder became just as comfortable as the rest of the house

The system proved easier to use than the boiler it replaced.

Their heating and hot water delivered exactly what they had hoped for.

Could Your Home Be Next?

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    Standard Installation

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    Our standard installation package criteria are as follows;

    • Aurora II floor mounted <5m away from existing boiler flue. External pipework in trunking.
    • Fjord Cylinder location in existing cylinder cupboard with hot & cold feeds and pressure release drainage already present.
    • 160mm cylinder ventilation already present.
    • All electrical works included.
    • No radiator or emitter upgrades.
    • Grant Approval.
    • Adlår’s team undertake the home energy assessment and heat loss report.

    Any additional works are subject site survey and heat loss results. Conditions Apply

    The Decision Many Homeowners Face

    For many homeowners, replacing a boiler isn’t something you plan.

    It happens when the heating stops working, hot water disappears and you’re left making an important decision under pressure.

    Thomas & Adrian were in a different position.

    During a routine boiler service, they were told their boiler was beginning to deteriorate and would soon need replacing.

    It still worked.

    Which meant they had something many homeowners don’t.

    Time.

    Time to explore their options, ask questions and make a decision they felt confident about.

    “It’s delivered everything we wanted from both our heating and hot water.”

    “We’d Heard All the Same Questions”

    Choosing a new heating system wasn’t something Thomas & Adrian rushed into.

    Like many homeowners, they’d heard plenty of opinions about heat pumps.

    Would it keep the house warm?

    Would there be enough hot water?

    Would it suit an older countryside property?

    Would it actually be worth replacing the boiler?

    Rather than asking them to simply trust us, we took the time to answer every question honestly.

    Because confidence comes from understanding.

    Not pressure.

    Every Home Deserves Its Own Solution

    Before recommending anything, one of our Energy Experts visited Thomas & Adrian’s home in Bentley, Surrey.

    We assessed:

    • The existing heating system
    • The size and layout of the property
    • Insulation levels
    • Existing radiators
    • Heat loss
    • How they actually lived in their home

    Only then did we design a heating system around the property. Because no two homes are the same. Neither should their heating.

    “Rooms that always felt colder are now the same temperature as everywhere else.”

    More Than Replacing a Boiler

    For Thomas & Adrian, this wasn’t about installing a different piece of equipment.

    It was about improving how their home felt every day.

    We explained how modern heat pumps work, how our dual air source heat pump system differs from conventional single-unit systems, and why every Adlår system is designed around the home rather than simply replacing the appliance already there.

    There was no pressure.

    Just time to ask questions and understand the options.

    When they felt ready, they chose to move forward.

    “It’s actually easier to use than our old boiler.”

    Installed While They Were on Holiday

    One request stood out.

    Thomas & Adrian asked whether everything could be completed while they were away.

    Absolutely.

    While they enjoyed their holiday, our engineers completed the installation over two days.

    When they returned home, their new heating system was already installed and ready for commissioning.

    After showing them how everything worked, answering every question and helping them feel confident using the controls, all that remained was to enjoy living with it.

    “The whole house feels much more even.”

    Thinking About Replacing Your Boiler?

    The best heating decisions aren’t usually made in an emergency.

    If your current boiler is nearing the end of its life, now is the ideal time to explore your options and understand what’s possible for your home.

    Whether you’re simply gathering information or ready to take the next step, we’re here to help you make a confident decision.

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    Daniel Davidson
    Daniel Davidson
    Couldn't rate the experience of Adlar Castra highly enough. From initial meeting through installation and after care it has been fantastic. Prompt and knowledgeable response to any questions we had and one year after installation the whole system has run perfectly.
    Mike Batey
    Mike Batey
    The installation team (Nathan, Jack and Mo) did a fantastic job, a very neat install, friendly team and real care was taken in the house. We had a small problem with the water heater tripping of the old wiring - this was sorted out the same day with a new feed from the board upstairs.
     James Aufenast
    James Aufenast
    Janos was incredibly helpful, advising us on how to overcome a serious issue with the tank and then returning with the necessary part to fit and make good. We really happy with his work and I highly recommend him for any future installations or projects.
     Matthew Cousins
    Matthew Cousins
    Over the past few days I have had the pleasure of Yanos, Elsie, Nathan and Mo installing my Castra Adler air source heat pump and ASHP hot water cylinder. Both items had difficult challenges to overcome and they worked through these without fuss and also managed to complete the job on time
    Simon Renn
    Simon Renn
    Adlår Castra sent Connor and Janos to add enclose the external pipe work on our ASHP. They worked hard, did a really smart job and cleaned up afterwards. They were both friendly and professional. Very happy to recommend them.
    Mo Buch
    Mo Buch
    First year service. Professional, helpful and friendly. Highly recommended. Many thanks.
    Greg Megg
    Greg Megg
    Adlår Castra cant recommend them enough! What an amazing team. Adlår are new to the UK and a dual heat pump meaning you are able to run heating and hot water independently. The lads were here on time both days and very conscientious while doing the installation. Will be telling everyone about Adlår Castra.
    Charlie Faulkner
    Charlie Faulkner
    Friendly Install team, managed to complete the job in 2days as planned with the preinstall team! System runs perfectly and would recommend highly.
    Steve Morrall
    Steve Morrall
    I have an Adlar Castra Fjord ASHP water tank in the loft, installed just over a year ago. Yesterday, whilst up in the loft to collect suitcases for a trip I noticed a small amount of water underneath the tank. I emailed Adlar and less than 24 hours later an engineer called this morning to check out the problem...
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