As we get closer to those colder months and start prepping ourselves for the winter ❄ ahead and we start thinking about when would be a good time to pop the heating on...🤔...
Did you know that over 50% of domestic boiler breakdowns happen between November and February❓
Don't leave it too late!... Now is a great time to check your boiler to make sure everything is working as it should be so you can have peace of mind when you're ready to switch it back on!
So lets do them all important checks!...
✔At a time suited to you.. when it starts getting cooler - turn your thermostat up to 30c.
✔Turn your radiators up to the max they will go for 30 mins
✔Check that your boiler is on and that every radiator in the house is hot
Is your boiler due for a service?...
When was the last time you got your boiler serviced? 🤔Did you know... If you've had a brand new boiler and it's still under warranty you're still required to do you annual boiler service check so that any repairs that may need doing will be done under warranty at no cost to you.
Do I really need to get my boiler serviced?
I know it's often the last thing you think of... until it's too late and let's be honest no-one wants to be left in the cold ❄ so let's start by scheduling in your annual service of your boiler so you can reduce the risk of it breaking down.The older the boiler the more important it is to keep up your yearly services to keep them in good condition and running for longer.
How much does a one-off boiler service cost?
An annual boiler service inspection can cost you anywhere between £60 and £120 if you don’t have a boiler service cover. Any fixes, including labour and parts, will normally come at an additional cost.Finding a gas safety engineer...
If you don't have a policy that covers your annual boiler service check you'll need to make sure you find an engineer that is Gas safe registered. You can find an engineer by going to the Find me a Gas Safe engineer you can check that they are registered by checking the engineers unique 7 digit licence number, each year the engineer will get a new Gas Safe card so each new card will have a different number.Please note that if your boiler check is not done by a registered Gas Safe Engineer it will void your manufacturers warranty and cover.
What actually happens during a boiler service...?
It's pretty straight forward. A Gas Safe engineer will come out to your property and start a series of checks to make sure your boiler is doing what it should and is working as efficiently and effectively as possible.Here's what your engineer will do on the visit..
- A visual look at your boiler, its controls and flues to check for any signs of damage or distress.
- A look at the controls and safety devices so the boiler can operates as it should.
- Inspect the construction termination and route of the flue and that there are no obstructions.
- Clean the main boiler components such as the main burner, flue and ignition pins.
- Check polarity and voltage readings.
- Gas and pressure flow.
- Record the boiler pressure or heat input.
Once your inspection is done you'll be given a report which you'll need to make sure you keep safe as this will keep your boilers manufactures warrant valid.
What if there needs to be any fixes?..
If your boiler needs a small fix then the engineer will normally try to fix it there and then. If it’s a bigger issue or perhaps parts are needed you may need to schedule another appointment to get it fixed along with a quote if it's not under warranty to get your boiler fixed.How long will the appointment take?
A boiler service should take around an hour unless any repairs need to be done which could take a bit longer, your engineer will inform you if any repairs will needs to be done.
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Last edited by EmmaN_EONNext; 02-01-24 at 12:25.
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