How long does a boiler service take?
From start to finish it takes approx 1 hour-it depends on what model of boiler you have got. The cost is standard though.
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How can you tell if my boiler is working safely and economically after you have serviced it?
After some preliminary tests, I will strip your boiler down, clean out any dust build-up, check the operation of all the safety devices on the boiler, check and if necessary adjust the gas pressure-the final check is carried out using an electronic device called a combustion performance tester. Once I have completed the service on …
Is it true they put a smell in gas so we can tell if it leaks?
That is true. But the problem with a gas boiler leaking carbon monoxide is that there is NO smell.
My boiler seems to be working perfectly fine, so why should I bother getting it serviced?
When your boiler is working to provide you with heat & hot water, it is burning gas inside a precision made device which is dependant on- All the flue seals being sound, the air supply & ventilation being adequate, all the boiler safety devices functioning correctly, the correct gas pressure being present, the boiler being …
Are you experienced in all makes and types of boiler and central heating?
Yes, since I left school I have been a boiler and central heating engineer, I started as an apprentice in 1981 with British Gas and stayed with them until October 2004.
Why would a person servicing or repairing my boiler need to be GAS SAFE registered?
GAS SAFE check the competency of gas service engineers by making sure they have passed both practical and theory exams relating to the installation and maintenance of gas appliances. By law any person working on gas appliances and pipework must be GAS SAFE registered.
Why should I have my boiler serviced each year?
For your boiler to work safely & economically, all boiler manufacturers recommend that the appliance is serviced each year by a competent person (GAS SAFE registered).
Gas Safety – Top 10 Tips
Gas Safety Tips from Thames Valley Boilercare 1. Always check that an engineer is Gas Safe registered. It is against the law for anyone to do work on gas appliances in the United Kingdom, Isle of Man or Guernsey unless they are on the Gas Safe Register. Always check that an engineer is Gas Safe …
Central Heating Systems
Thinking about new central heating systems, or just want more information on the one you have? Read this guide. Your central heating system plays an important role in your home – keeping you supplied with the heat and hot water that make life so much more comfortable. But what systems are available and how do …