Boiler Servicing & Repair
What is a Boiler Service?
A boiler service will include of a full check of a gas boiler. The engineer will assess the condition of the boiler, installation pipework, ventilation and any flue for wear and tear. They will strip down the boiler & clean out the combustion chamber, carry out performance tests, perform checks to ensure the pipework & meter are sound & no leaks have developed & take any necessary remedial action. A faulty boiler can be extremely dangerous, increasing the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning. It’s therefore best to get your boiler serviced every year to make sure it’s functioning properly & safely What work is carried out during your annual boiler service?
A visual check to ensure your boiler still meets current standards
Boiler fired to identify any working faults
Boiler casing removed to check all main boiler components (burner, heat exchanger, main injector, spark/sensor probe).
All internal parts striped down & cleaned thoroughly.
Checks to ensure flue terminals are unobstructed and internal flue components are sealed properly
Gas valve adjusted to check that burner is combusting efficiently and properly using a flue gas analyser.
Gas tightness test conducted to ensure no leaks
Boiler casing put back on – check that properly sealed
You receive a service report that shows everything the engineer has done to maintain your boiler.
Why service my boiler?
Boilers should be serviced regularly. Servicing your gas boiler regularly will make sure they are safe to use. It will also maintain your boiler efficiency, performance and also some boiler makes such as Ideal validate the warranty.Signs that your appliances need servicing?
Flue gas analysis
