Benefits of Boiler Servicing August 28, 2024 As a general rule of thumb, we advise all of our customers to get their boiler serviced once a year. We do so for a variety of reasons, which we've outlined below in this article. The Benefits of Boiler Servicing Ensuring Safety and Preventing Hazards Having a heating engineer come around to inspect your boiler once a year means that any small issues identified can be rectified before they potentially become major issues. These could potentially lead to dangerous outcomes such as gas or water leaks and fires. Unserviced boilers could also lend to the risk of carbon monoxide production, which is an odourless and colourless gas that is poisonous to humans. Boosting Efficiency and Saving on Energy Bills Servicing your boiler annually means that you'll be helping to keep your boiler working as efficiently as possible with no energy going to waste, helping you save money on your energy bills. You'll also reduce your risk of having to fork out on an entirely brand-new boiler, which doesn't come very cheap! Maintaining Warranty and Legal Compliance It's also important to note that many manufacturers require an annual boiler service to be undertaken for your product warranty to stay intact. If you leave it longer than 12 months, you could potentially run the risk of rendering your warranty void. If you're a landlord, it's also a legal obligation of yours to undertake a gas safety check on all gas appliances in your property and provide your tenant with a gas safety certificate every 12 months. If your property contains a gas boiler, make sure to get it serviced on an annual basis. Environmental Benefits of Regular Servicing Apart from the financial advantages, a properly maintained boiler can also play a major role in lessening your environmental impact. Making sure your boiler is operating efficiently will help reduce hazardous emissions, especially as sustainability and environmental friendliness gain more attention. Less fuel is used by efficient boilers, which lowers the demand for energy resources and benefits the environment in general. Regular boiler servicing ensures optimal energy use and reduces wasteful waste, which corresponds with the ideals of many households looking for methods to be more sustainable. Impact on Home Insurance Better rates for house insurance are also influenced by regular boiler servicing. Because routine boiler maintenance lowers the risk of accidents and damage, insurance companies frequently reward houses with these maintenance schedules. By keeping up with routine maintenance, you may be able to lower your premiums and save money on your house insurance. Furthermore, having a history of regular servicing on file can greatly help with the claims process in the event of an insurance claim relating to a boiler malfunction. This documentation shows that you used reasonable care and effort in keeping your property. Enhancing Reliability and Comfort Apart from the financial and ecological advantages, routine boiler maintenance improves the dependability and comfort of your residential heating system. During the winter months, when heating becomes necessary, knowing that your boiler is in excellent condition gives you peace of mind. An unplanned breakdown in the dead of winter is the last thing you want. You can rely on your boiler to operate reliably and efficiently, giving you and your family continuous warmth and comfort, if you schedule an annual service. What does a boiler service involve? A boiler service carried out by qualified heating engineers like ourselves includes a thorough inspection of the following: External check to see any signs of leaks/corrosion. Inspection/ cleaning of internal parts such as the spark probe, main injector, heat exchanger and burner. Assessment of the pilot light - this is usually only applicable to older boilers, and helps check to see if you're boiler is burning fuel properly. Inspection of the flue terminal to ensure it isn't blocked and has been sealed correctly. Inspection of pipework to look out for any general wear and tear on your gas and water pipes. Review pressure settings and adjust them accordingly if need be. Checking general operations and controls. Checking and venting all radiators. Checking any expansion tank that may be present in the loft. Book your boiler service If your boiler is due a service, get in touch with our team at 07891 817026 or 01246 912132 or 01433 410213. We undertake work across Chesterfield, Sheffield and surrounding areas and will be more than happy to help with servicing your boiler or answer any questions you may have!
