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LPG Boiler Installation and Replacement in Derby

Etta Plumbing & Heating Services installs, replaces and services LPG boilers in Derby and across Derbyshire. Our engineers are Gas Safe registered (166252), and we have been heating Derby homes and businesses since 1997.

LPG boiler installation in Derby is a need that reaches well beyond the city. Homes in the villages of Amber Valley, South Derbyshire, Ashbourne and Uttoxeter are often off the mains gas network, and LPG lets them run a gas-style boiler from a tank. You need an engineer who works confidently with LPG, not just mains gas.

LPG boiler installation in Derby

Every LPG boiler job starts with a survey. We look at the existing boiler, flue, pipework, tank position and hot water demand, then recommend a boiler that fits your home. Quotes are free and no obligation, with evening appointments if daytime does not suit.

An LPG boiler works much like a natural gas boiler, but it runs on LPG stored in a tank and delivered by a supplier. That means the boiler, the regulator and the pipework from the tank all need to be right for LPG.

All modern boilers we sell and install are condensing boilers, which are up to 40% more efficient than older conventional models. New boilers also come with up to 12 years' manufacturer's warranty. Our boiler installations and replacements page covers the wider range we fit around Derby.

Can a natural gas boiler run on LPG?

Sometimes. Some natural gas boilers can be converted with a manufacturer's kit, and others cannot. We check the make and model before we quote, so you are not paying to convert a boiler that should really be replaced.

If your boiler is 10 to 15 years old or more, replacement is usually the better route than conversion. A conversion on an ageing boiler can leave you with the same reliability problems on a different fuel.

LPG boiler replacement in Derby: when it makes sense

These are the signs we see most often on LPG systems around Derby:

• The boiler is 10 to 15 years old or more.
• Breakdowns are becoming more frequent.
• A repair quote is more than a third of the cost of a new boiler.
• Fuel use is creeping up while your habits have not changed.
• The boiler is noisy or struggling to hold pressure.

If you smell gas, turn off the supply, open windows and call the National Gas Emergency Service on 0800 111 999. Do not use the boiler again until an engineer has checked it. For LPG homes, your supplier's emergency number is also worth having to hand.

As a rule of thumb, if a repair costs more than a third of a new boiler, especially on a unit that is 10 to 15 years old or more, replacement usually makes more sense. Our guide to the signs you need a new boiler, not another repair goes through it in more detail.

What happens when we replace your LPG boiler

Here is how a typical LPG boiler replacement runs for a Derby customer:

1. Survey and quote. We assess your home, the existing system and your hot water needs, then give you a fixed price wherever possible.
2. Booking. We agree a date that suits you.
3. Installation. Most boiler swaps are completed within a single day. Relocations and system changes take longer.
4. Power flush. Every boiler installation includes a central heating power flush, which clears sludge from the system so your new boiler is not fed dirty water.
5. Commissioning and handover. We test the boiler, explain the controls and give you the paperwork for your records.
6. Guarantee. Our work is guaranteed. If something is not right, we put it right.

Tanks, regulators and pipework

LPG installations depend on more than the boiler. During the survey we check the tank connection, regulator, pipework and flue route. Your LPG supplier looks after the tank and deliveries, and we tell you what your supplier needs to do and when.

If something needs attention, we explain what and why before any work is agreed. If you want the boiler moved to a new location, tell us at the quote stage so we can price it properly after the survey.

LPG boiler servicing in Derby

LPG boilers should be serviced once a year by a Gas Safe registered engineer. A yearly service keeps the boiler safe and efficient, catches small faults before they become breakdowns and is often needed to keep the manufacturer's warranty valid.

We service LPG boilers across Derby and Derbyshire, with scheduled servicing available. See our boiler repairs and servicing page for how it works, or our gas inspections and certificates page if you are a landlord.

LPG or oil for an off-gas home?

If mains gas does not reach your property, LPG and oil are the two common options. This is how they compare in practice:

We fit both, so we can compare them for your home. Read about oil boiler installation in Derby, or see our oil, natural gas and LPG overview.

LPG boiler installation across Derbyshire

We are based at Unit 8 Robinsons Industrial Estate, Shaftesbury Street, Derby, DE23 8NL, and cover:

• Derby (our home base)
• Amber Valley and Erewash
• South Derbyshire
• Uttoxeter and Ashbourne
• Ashby de la Zouch
• Burton on Trent
• Coalville

Why homeowners choose Etta

• Trading in Derby since 1997, and a Federation of Small Businesses member since 1998.
• Gas Safe registered (166252) and OFTEC registered (C100278).
• Recognised Energy Efficiency Professional.
• Fixed-price quotes wherever possible, with no hidden charges.
• Guaranteed workmanship.

LPG boiler FAQs for Derby homeowners