Importance of Boiler Servicing

D Thomson • May 05, 2020

Importance of Boiler Servicing

A boiler service is much like an MOT for your boiler. It can highlight serious issues and can protect you against expensive repairs by catching issues early.

Why is getting your gas boiler serviced so important?

Any gas appliance in your home can produce carbon monoxide (CO), a highly poisonous gas which occurs when natural gas doesn’t burn as it should. This is the result of a gas appliance being improperly fitted, repaired or maintained, or when vents, flues or chimneys have become blocked - and that’s why it’s so important to have all of your gas appliances checked once a year by Thomson Heating's Gas Safe registered engineers.

Three main risks can arise from having an unsafe gas appliance in your home:

  1. Gas leaks - A gas leak can cause fires or explosions. If you think you can smell gas, then you’ll need to call your emergency service provider immediately. During a gas safety check, a Gas Safe registered engineer will do a visual inspection of pipework and a tightness test to confirm there aren’t any gas leaks.
  2. Fires and explosions - Safe appliances burn gas in a controlled way, but a faulty appliance or pipework may leak gas which can then be ignited, causing a fire or explosion.
  3. Carbon monoxide poisoning - Carbon monoxide (CO) is a highly poisonous gas that can be especially deadly because you can’t see, taste or smell it.
What is involved in a Service, and how long does it take?

At Thomson Heating we carry out the following inspections during your annual boiler service. The annual service will take one hour with extra appliances adding an additional 30min. 

  • Gas tightness test at the meter
  • Visual inspection for ventilation, flue terminations and leaks
  • Cleaning of burners and probes
  • Checking for any working faults
  • Checking of operating pressures
  • Analysis of the flue; checking that there are no blockages or high levels of carbon monoxide
  • Checking of controls and settings
  • Check system pressure, topping up if required. 
  • Check over all radiators, removing any excess air ( bleeding radiators).
  • Issue Gas Safety certificate via email ( a hard copy can be posted out).
We will also provide you with a reminder for the next time a service is due so that you do not forget.

Warranty

In order to maintain your boilers manufacturer warranty, it is mandatory that you have a boiler service every year.

No service will mean even – if you are still within the warranty period, you will have to pay for the repair of any fault that occurs with the boiler. A cost that can easily be avoided by getting it annually serviced.

To book in your annual service with Thomson Heating please call our office on 0141 390 6946. 

For more information see our servicing page on our website - Click here 

Warm Regards 
David Thomson 

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