Is an annual boiler service necessary?
Boilers are an absolute necessity for any household, but they often breakdown and need repairing. To keep them happy, healthy and fighting fit, we recommend getting an annual boiler service.
However, if you’re still asking yourself the question ‘Do I need to get my boiler serviced?’, here are just some of the many reasons why it is so important.
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Safety first – Carbon Monoxide can kill
Carbon monoxide is a poisonous gas that is produced when fuel doesn’t burn properly, usually from badly fitted or poorly maintained appliances.
You can’t see, smell or taste carbon monoxide - which is why it is so often called "the silent killer". Carbon monoxide poisonings have increased by 32% since 2014.
We’d highly recommend getting your boiler serviced annually by a gas safe registered engineer to make sure your boiler is happy & healthy.
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Don’t Delay, Book Your Annual Boiler Service Today!
There’s a whole host of things that can go wrong with boilers if they’re not regularly serviced, with carbon monoxide leaks just one of them. The best way to make sure your heating is working at its optimum performance and, more importantly, that it is operating safely, is through a Boiler Plan Annual Service.
Our expert Gas Safe Engineers will give your system a thorough inspection so that it can be relied upon to work correctly, keeping you and your loved ones safe.
Our annual service includes:
- Checking for dangerous carbon monoxide leaks
- Checking controls are working
- Gas rate and pressure tests
- Inspection of internal components
- Combustion test using a flue analyser
- Checking safety devices
- Inspection of water and gas pipework
- Inspection of electrical connections and seals
- Identifying any corrosion or leaks
- Cleaning boiler parts
Can a boiler service reduce heating costs?
A boiler service will make sure your boiler system is working efficiently - which means you'll be using less energy and in turn save money on your heating bills.
A gas safe engineer will make sure your boiler is running as best as it can, ensuring reliability and efficiency and increasing its overall lifespan, giving you a bit of extra peace of mind.
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Valid boiler cover
If you have boiler cover in place, we'd recommend you read the small print - as you'll likely be liable for any issues if you don't have your boiler serviced annually. This is a standard for most cover plans as a service will ensure your boiler is healthy and shouldn't breakdown in the not too distant future.
If you don't have a care plan in place, we offer a variety of Heating Care Plans that will help keep your boiler fighting fit.
These include:
- Service Plan – Boiler service every year to ensure it’s working correctly
- Gold Package – Includes: 3 call outs per year, annual service, carbon monoxide test.
- Platinum Package – Includes: Unlimited call outs, all parts and labour, repairs to the entire heating system, £500 towards a replacement boiler.
- Boiler Plan Plus Package - For those with a Boiler still in warranty. Includes: Unlimited call outs, all parts and labour, repairs to the rest of your entire heating system.
Does an Annual Service Help Maintain your Warranty?
If your boiler comes with a warranty make sure you check the small print. In most cases, your warranty is only valid if you get your boiler serviced annually.
So, if you skip out on the yearly check-up, you won’t be covered for future breakdowns or repairs.
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What does a boiler service include?
A Boiler Plan annual service includes:
- Checking for dangerous carbon monoxide leaks
- Checking controls are working
- Gas rate and pressure tests
- Inspection of internal components
- Combustion test using a flue analyser
- Checking safety devices
- Inspection of water and gas pipework
- Inspection of electrical connections and seals
- Identifying any corrosion or leaks
- Cleaning boiler parts
Prevention is better than a cure
Getting your boiler serviced regularly means faults can be spotted earlier on and can be fixed quickly, simply and more affordably.
This is a great way to get ahead of the game which means you'll have less to worry about it when it comes to your boiler.
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