Have You Checked Your Boiler’s Working?

28-10-2019

Winter is around the corner & it'll be Christmas before we know it. The clocks have changed & it's getting darker & colder by the day. 

But with the temperatures dropping, have you checked to make sure your boiler is working?

Findings from research commissioned by HomeServe have discovered that over half of UK households (58%) haven't checked to see if their boiler is working & 56% haven't had an annual boiler service. Which is not only essential to ensure your boiler is working efficiently, an annual service can help safeguard against fires, explosions, gas leaks & carbon monoxide poisoning. 

Additionally, by not having your boiler serviced could lead to the manufacturer's warranty being invalid - a costly risk.
This autumn & winter, book your boiler service to reduce the risk of boiler breakdowns & keep your home heated during the colder months.

Protect Those You Care About

A faulty boiler can be extremely dangerous. An annual boiler service can help safeguard against fires, explosions, gas leaks and carbon monoxide poisoning. Carbon monoxide is deadly gas that can kill quickly and without warning. In addition to an annual boiler service, fitting an audible carbon monoxide alarm can help protect those you care about from carbon monoxide poisoning.

Reduce Your Energy Bills

An annual boiler service can help ensure your boiler is operating as efficiently as possible, and help prevent heating fuel wastage. Not only will this save money on your energy bills but it'll also reduce your carbon footprint and your impact on the environment.

Save Money On Boiler Repairs

By servicing your boiler annually you can improve the reliability of your heating system, minimise future boiler repairs and extend your boiler's lifespan. Regular checks and maintenance could discover minor issues that, left unresolved, could cause more significant issues, increase future repair costs, or delay a potential, and expensive, necessity to replace your old boiler.

Ensure Your Boiler Guarantee Is Valid

Not having an annual boiler service on a newly-installed boiler could invalidate your guarantee. Many manufacturer guarantees require your new boiler to be serviced by a Gas Safe registered engineer every twelve months. For example, the Ideal Guarantee for its Logic and Logic+ boiler range states, "at the end of each 12 month period, the boiler must be serviced by a Gas Safe registered engineer. Should this condition not be met, the boiler guarantee will lapse."

Keep Warm!

An annual boiler service is best conducted before the colder months. There's nothing worse than attempting to turn on the heating in the autumn and discovering a fault. Servicing your boiler before the cold snap can help spread the cost as you won't be paying for increased fuel usage whilst the heating isn't on.

Stay Legal (Businesses & Landlords Only)

Both commercial premises and rented accommodation legally require gas safety certificates to be issued every twelve months. By law, boilers, pipework, flues and other gas appliances must be repaired and maintained in a safe condition, with Gas Safety Records readily available and kept on record for two years. It is recommended that an annual boiler service is conducted simultaneously to ensure gas appliances are operating safely and efficiently.

Our boiler servicing is flexible and hassle-free. Call us on 01295 224844 to book your annual boiler service today & ensure your boiler is safe & working this winter!