Your gas boiler is an essential part of your home. You rely on it to bring you heating and hot water.

Carrying out an inspection on your boiler will help keep it running smoothly throughout the year. An approved Gas safe registered engineer will conduct a service on your boiler. They will also offer advice and tips on using your heating more efficiently.

Having your boiler serviced regularly may reduce the risk of a breakdown, and may also help to prolong the life of your boiler.

Our typical boiler service checklist includes:

– Checking the boiler is in a safe location
– Checking for visual damage
– Check for correct operation (including consumer controls and safety devices)
– Check the soundness, routing and terminal location of flue
– Check the size of open vented flue
– Cold check the flue effectiveness
– Condensate drainage system for condensing boilers
– Check the appliance location and proximity of combustible materials
– Check, remove and clean main burner, as necessary
– Check and pilot burner and probes/ cables
– Clean heat exchanger
– Check operation of flame sensing device
– Check operation of boiler and high limit thermostat
– Check operation of low water pressure control
– Correct ventilation provision
– Make sure flue guard is fitted (if required)
– Check for flue spillage (when appropriate)
– Check the 3 amp fuse fitted
– Check the Double Pole Isolation Switch fitted
– Inspect the electrical wiring for damage and ensure correct connection to the appliance
– Run the boiler to check flue effectiveness and functionality
– Run the boiler and check for gas leaks
– Test and record appliance burner and main burner pressure
– Check timer and heating control
– Timer and controls are left in position suitable for homeowner