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Boiler Service in London, Kent and Essex

What is a boiler service?

People sometimes wonder why a boiler service should be carried out, why it should be done, and what happens if it is not carried out regularly. A boiler service consists of, checking, cleaning, testing and pre-emptive fault-spotting, with the emphasis on testing all the different functions of an appliance for correct and safe operation.

 

What should be done with a Boiler Service?

At a minimum the heating engineering giving you a boiler service and annual should contain the following work:

• A review of the overall installation and location of the boiler, pipework and ventilation.


• Replace boiler parts that look to be worn or on their last legs.


• Check the boiler outflow flue to see the composition of the outlet gases.


• Check that the boiler is properly ventilated.


• Take apart the key parts of your boiler to check for damage – before putting the boiler back together again.


• Check the boiler gas pressure and flow rate.


• Prepare a written report and point out to you what you need to do to keep your boiler in good condition.

“Interim Boiler Service/Check”

Some companies try to sell you reduced boiler service inspections, they will be quoted as;

• An Interim boiler service;


• An Annual safety check;


• Part boiler service; or


• Summer boiler service and check-up.

Trade Certificates do not advocate these types of boiler service packages. They may seem like the cheapest way to keep your central heating system in good working order, but are not necessary. By the time you’ve paid for the central heating engineer to visit your home and have this type of boiler check you may as-well get a full boiler service which would not be much different in cost and they are certainly no substitute for full boiler service.

 

 Trade Certificates Boiler Service Process

1. Visual check – This establishes that the boiler, the installation and the positioning, comply with the rules laid out in building regulations


2. The next part of the boiler service is the pre-service check- The gas safe engineer will fire the boiler, check the its basic operation and identify any initial faults.


3. Remove the casing and inspect inside (something you, as the householder, should never do yourself)- The Gas Safe engineer will check the main components and will check to see if they free from damage. These components include
   
   1. Main burner
   
   
   2. Main injector
   
   
   3. Heat exchanger
   
   
   4. Condense trap
   
   
   5. Spark centre probe
   
   
   6. Seals
   
   
   7. Fans
   
   


4. At this stage of the boiler service we will also check the electrics for signs off over heating of the electrics and cleaning inside the the boiler itself.


5. We will then inspect all pipe work (water & gas) and joints, and very importantly, making sure the flue terminal is unobstructed


6. The next stage of the boiler service will be to check the gas valve with a analyser


7. The Gas Safe engineer will then carry out a a gas tightness test to ensure there are no leaks on the boiler


8. The boiler casing will the be put back on the boiler

 

What happens if a boiler service is not done regularly?

Well, in most cases, everything will be fine, but you won’t know for sure. The whole gas installation is examined and tested for correct installation and operation. A wide variety of things go wrong with gas installations and the gas regulations exist to make sure installations are safe.

How much will a boiler service cost?

Trade Certificates services start at just £60 but are currently running a promotion if you have a gas safety check and service done together, see below for prices;

1 Appliance Gas Safety Check and boiler service – Call for info

2 Appliance Gas Safety Check and boiler service – Call for info

3 Appliance Gas Safety Check and boiler service  – Call for info

 

In some instances it may evolve that your property requires some remedial work post your boiler service. Trade Certificate’s will advise you of this immediately and the reason for the remedial works will be notified on your gas and electrical certificate respectively if required upon your authorisation, we will pass your information to its third party service providers who may tender for your works so that you will access the most competitive prices on the market. To summarise-for your peace of mind we will never endeavour to benefit from any defects- unless you ask us to that is!

If you have any Boiler Service requirements in the London, Kent and Essex areas please call us on 02036371446

If you require any further information on a new fuse board, electrical testing or electrical certificates please follow these links NICIEC, NAPIT, ELECSA Alternatively if you are seeking more information on Boiler Service, gas certificates or gas safety in general please find more information here Gas Safety Register

Trade Certificates carry out boiler services in London, Kent and Essex See why you should choose us!

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