Gas boilers are an essential part of your home. They provide the home with hot water and heating.
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 and offer expert advice 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 boiler service checklist includes:
- Checking the boiler is in a safe location and check for any visual damage
- Check for correct operation (including consumer controls and safety devices)
- Check the integrity, 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 the pilot burner and probes/ cables
- Clean heat exchanger if required
- Check operation of flame sensing device
- Check operation of boiler and high limit thermostat
- Check the 3-amp fuse fitted
- Inspect the electrical wiring for damage and ensure correct connection to the appliance
- Run the boiler and check for gas leaks
- Test and record appliance burner and main burner pressure
- Check timer and heating control
