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It keeps you warm, washes your dishes, and prevents some pretty nippy showers, but how much does a boiler actually cost in 2024?

New Boiler Costs and Considerations

We all know how much the cost of living has hit pretty much everything we buy these days from the fuel in our cars to the food in our stomachs.

If you haven’t replaced your boiler in years, or even decades, you are probably shaking at the idea of how much a gas boiler costs these days, but lets look at the facts before we start to panic too much.

A new boiler is a big investment, there is no getting around it. But it is also a chance to save money. Your old boiler will be nowhere near as energy efficient as it used to be, no matter how well you have looked after it.

You will almost certainly use less energy with a new boiler in place and enjoy a reduced energy bill at the same time.

The new boiler will also likely come with a warranty of anywhere from 1-15 years. Look for the manufacturer and boiler installer that offers a warranty towards the lengthier end of this scale and you will protect yourself from some serious repair bills further down the line.

How much does a boiler cost?       

Ok, enough waffle, let’s get down to the facts and figures.

On average, a new combi boiler costs around £1,500 with another £1,000-£1,500 on top of that to cover the cost of installation.

It sounds like a lot of money, and it certainly is, but remember that with the right care and regular servicing this is the unit that will control all your heating and hot water requirements for the next decade at least.

Other boiler types include system boilers that are slightly cheaper but not as efficient, and conventional boilers that are a bit more expensive but more suitable for larger properties with bigger heating needs.

Our Boiler Safety Checklist

Whether you have just bought a new boiler or are trying to keep your old one going that little bit longer, there are a few key safety tips we recommend on our boiler safety checklist.

• Always use a Gas Safe Engineer when either installing a boiler, servicing it, or having it repaired.
• Never attempt to remove the casing from your boiler or remove the control panel. If you can’t see the fix, you need an engineer. You probably need one anyway.
• Gas leaks – If you smell gas, turn off the boiler, vacate the property and call the gas emergency number on 0800 111 999.
• Install a carbon monoxide alarm close to the boiler. Carbon monoxide leaks can be fatal and are one of the biggest concerns of any gas boiler owner.
• Read the manufacturer’s guide. Yes, we know, no-one likes reading instructions, but if it keeps your home and family safe, its probably (definitely) worth taking the time to read through the guide in detail.

If you are constantly noticing that your eyes look sunken and hollow, leaving you with a tired appearance no matter how well rested or invigorated your feel, you are in good company.

Millions of people across the globe feel the same way and as one of Glasgow’s leading cosmetic clinic’s this is one of the most common concerns that we deal with on behalf of our clients.

You are probably fed up of people telling you that you look like you need to get more sleep and this will do little to tackle sunken eyes, which are not the same as having dark circles under your eyes, although the hollow nature of the eye socket can lead to shadowing that mimics this effect.

So, if it isn’t a lack of rest causing it, what is? And how do you go about fixing it? Well, that is exactly what you are here to find out, and exactly what this blog will explain, giving you all the information that you could ever need to tackle your sunken eye issues once and for all.

What causes hollow tear troughs?

If the skin under your eyes begins to become loose, as a result of the muscle relaxing, a loss of skin volume, or a drop in collagen production (common as we age) you may well begin to see under eye hollows in the tear trough area.

This can make the entire upper cheek appear sunken, casting dark shadows around the lower eye lid and giving you a constant tired or sad appearance. Tear trough hollow development may coincide with the appearance of eye bags, but can also happen of its own accord.

Some of the most common causes of under eye hollows are:

• Ageing – The most common cause of tear trough hollows is a loss of skin elasticity that occurs as we age, or atrophy, the gradual deterioration of eye muscles in the cheek area.
• Dehydration – In severe instances of dehydration, sunken eyes may appear. If this is the cause of your hollow eyes, however, you have more pressing medical concerns than getting cosmetic treatments.
• Weight loss – Rapid weight loss can leave you with loose skin in all sorts of unlikely places, including the lower eyelid, producing the eye bags that can lead to the appearance of hollowness.

This is hardly a desirable look, especially if you are feeling perfectly invigorated inside and it is understandable that you are wondering if there is anything you can do to remedy the issue. Luckily, the answer is absolutely!

What are tear trough fillers?

Tear trough fillers are a fantastic option for treating a loss of volume in the tear trough area, reducing the appearance of eye bags and the sinking of cheeks that results in under eye dark circles.

By injecting dermal fillers into this area, you can restore volumes, lightening these dark circles, boosting collagen production and improving skin elasticity and quality.

The most effective and safest tear trough fillers are made from hyaluronic acid which naturally occurs in the human body and is therefore unlikely to cause a negative reaction.

Over time, this filler will break down and you will need to return for further treatment but you can expect to enjoy a good 9-12 months of impressive results before this is required.

Are they sore?

Tear trough fillers are almost completely painless due to a topical anaesthetic that is applied to the target area to numb the skin prior to treatment.

Due to the sensitivity of the under eye area and the large amount of nerves in close proximity, filler isn’t injected directly using a needle. Instead, the injection site will be made elsewhere on the face and a blunt cannula used to run it into place.

This may sound complicated, but a highly skilled tear trough fillers Glasgow doctor will make the entire process remarkably straight forward.

Even better, thanks to the naturally occurring natural of hyaluronic acid, should you be one of the unlucky few to experience side effects to tear trough filler injections, they can easily be dissolved by the doctor using Hyalase, giving you the peace of mind that there is a fallback option, something that isn’t available when getting full cosmetic surgery.

How long does recovery take?

One of the biggest positives of tear trough fillers is that there is remarkable little disruption to your everyday life. You can return to work pretty much immediately after treatment and while some people may experience a small amount of bruising and swelling this almost always dissipates after a few days.

Any side effects that last longer than this are unusual and should be reported to your doctor who may decide that the best thing to do is to dissolve the filler.