Just like a car, your heating & hot water system needs to be well maintained in order to
keep it operating at its best. In this blog post we explain what is included in our boiler
services and why they are important. We also explain why yearly boiler services are
recommended.
What’s included?
● A visual check of the boiler and flame, if possible.
● Checks on the flue (we use a flue gas analyser to take accurate readings).
● Checking the operating pressure and/or heat input.
● Checking safety devices.
● Checking case seals form an effective seal.
● The boiler casing will be removed to check all main boiler components (burner,
heat exchanger, main injector, spark/sensor probe.)
● Boiler fired safely to identify any working faults.
● Boiler parts cleaned, if necessary.
● A service report will be provided showing everything your engineer has done and
any recommendation they may have.
Why are they important?
Annual boiler services are important to protect yourself and those who are living in your
house. Fortunately, gas leaks and poisonings are rare, however having a
well-maintained boiler will reduce these odds.
Secondly, having an inefficient boiler will cost you far more in energy bills, in the long
term, than having one repaired or replaced. Having an inefficient boiler is also worse for
the environment.
An annual boiler service is also key as your appliance manufacturer requires a service to
keep your boiler in good, safe working order, maintain its warranty/guarantee and reduce
the risk of costly breakdowns. A common requirement if your appliance is still under
warranty, is that it must be annually serviced. Most companies will not compensate if
servicing has not been completed.
Lastly, having regular servicing can extend the life of your current boiler by potentially
catching any issues early before they develop into anything larger, leading to a larger
bill.
Christy Plumbing & Heating service all types of boilers including, non-condensing
boilers, condensing boilers, open vent, system, combination boilers and gas boilers. Our
team of Gas Safe Registered engineers are highly experienced and fully qualified to
carry out boiler services.
A boiler service should only be carried out by a qualified, Gas Safe Registered engineer.
To arrange a boiler service please contact our helpful and experienced staff and they will
be happy to schedule it in at a time to suit you. You can call us on 01234 325 620 or
email us at info@christyplumbing.co.uk.
We can remind you when your annual boiler service is due or alternatively you can
contact us to book an appointment at a time that suits you.