Regular boiler servicing is a really important element of home safety to ensure the safety, efficiency and reliability of your heating system.
Boiler servicing helps prevent breakdowns, reduces your energy bills, extend your boiler's lifespan and may be am important part of keeping your appliance under its guarantee.
Here's a breakdown of why an annual boiler service is essential:
1. Safety First
- Carbon monoxide risk: Faulty boilers can leak carbon monoxide—a deadly, odorless gas. A service checks for leaks and ensures safe operation.
- Gas Safe checks: Engineers inspect burners, heat exchangers, and seals to confirm everything is functioning safely.
2. Save Money and Energy
- Improved efficiency: A clean, well-maintained boiler runs more efficiently, using less fuel and lowering your energy bills.
- Avoid costly repairs: Servicing helps spot minor issues before they become expensive emergencies.
3. Prevent Winter Breakdowns
- Peak season pressure: Most people turn on heating by late October. If your boiler fails in December, you could be left without heat or hot water when you need it most.
- Busy engineers: Heating engineers' schedules fill up fast in winter, so early servicing avoids delays.
4. Protect Your Warranty
- Manufacturer requirements: Many boiler warranties require annual servicing to remain valid.
5. Extend Boiler Lifespan
- Routine maintenance: Regular checks help your boiler last longer, delaying the need for costly replacements.
What's Included in a Service?
- Visual inspection
- Internal component checks
- Flue and combustion analysis
- Pressure and safety control tests
If you haven't had your boiler serviced this year, let me get you booked in. Give Kenny a call on 07855 753099.
