Your heating system, boiler and storage tank are an important part of your winter preparations. Every year, on average a fifth of UK homes are left in the cold after a boiler breakdown, 5% of these will be left with a bill of more than £1,250. Most of these breakdowns are caused by small preventable things that would cost little to repair.
Why do I need to Service my Boiler?
An annual boiler service is an important part of home ownership, ensuring you get the best from your heating systems. An efficient heating system helps to reduce running costs and unnecessarily high energy bills over the colder months. Making sure your central heating is working at peak efficiency means you get a warmer home per unit of energy you’re paying for.
Regular boiler servicing can catch minor issues before they become expensive, and potentially dangerous problems to fix further down the line. Both oil and gas boilers have the potential to emit carbon monoxide (CO). An estimated 4,000 people a year end up in hospital due to CO poisoning. An annual service would reduce the chances of this happening, as any potential faults would be identified.
Failing to have an annual boiler service may even invalidate your insurance. Many insurance policies will require you to have an annual boiler service to validate any claims you may make. It’s worth noting, if you are a landlord, you are legally required to have a qualified Gas Safe or OFTEC engineer carry out an annual gas safety inspection on any rental properties you may have. As a Gas Safe and OFTEC registered company, our accredited engineers are fully trained to diagnose and repair oil fired and gas heating systems in compliance with current regulations.
When Should I get my Boiler Serviced?
We recommend that boilers are serviced at least every 12 months to ensure they are working safely and efficiently. Planning ahead and keeping up-to-date with maintenance and servicing could help prevent an unexpected breakdown during the cold weather, when you’ll need your heating the most.
Winter is the busiest time for our engineers dealing with breakdowns, you may find you have to wait longer for a service appointment. Emergency callout times may be affected by the rise in demand also. Your boiler may also be suffering from the extra strain during the colder periods, especially if it hasn’t been checked over by an engineer, potentially leaving you in the cold in the event of a boiler breakdown.
We recommend that summer/ early autumn is the best time to get your boiler serviced. Booking a service before your energy requirements start increasing for winter, will reduce the chance of a boiler breakdown when your home needs heating the most. Engineers are likely to be quieter during the summer and early autumn, which could make it easier to get a quicker appointment, at a time that suits you. During the service, our engineers will check your boiler for signs of leaks or corrosion. They will also check that each component is working in sound condition, detecting developing problems before they worsen, making sure your heating system is functioning effectively and safely.
How do I arrange an annual boiler service?
Our annual maintenance contracts and on-demand service keep your heating system safely operating all year round. Our engineers are based across Scotland, and are dedicated to providing our customers with a personal, local service.
Our maintenance contracts are managed by our boiler maintenance team, who take the hassle out of managing your boiler services by contacting you when you are due a service, to arrange an appointment to suit you. Taking the hassle out of managing your boiler services. The on-demand service will still enable you to take use of our boiler service package and breakdown services.
To book your annual boiler service, or to find out more information, contact our boiler maintenance team on 01343 557 435.
