Investing in a regular boiler service is vital to ensure that it’s running smoothly and operating as best it can.
Professional, accredited boiler maintenance companies, such as Accurate Mechanical Services, conduct regular inspections and checks on boiler equipment, as well as commercial ventilation and air conditioning systems. We’ve compiled this short guide to help you understand why it’s important to have your boiler serviced regularly and what’s involved with the process.
What does a Boiler Service Involve?
It’s vital to ensure that your boiler is checked by a professional who is authorised and accredited by the Gas Safe Register (or OFTEC if they are an oil boiler repair specialist).
Gas boiler repair workers will conduct a series of checks and procedures on your equipment. Here are just a few of them, to give you an idea:
- Visual inspections – this is to ensure your boiler meets the current requirements and standards, as well as make sure it has no corrosion or leaks and a working flame.
- Removing the boiler casing – checking all the components to make sure they work properly while cleaning the inside of the boiler if necessary.
- Flue checks – the boiler engineer will check the flue terminals for any obstructions, and make sure it’s securely fitted.
- Gas pressure checks – to ensure the boiler is working at the correct pressure.
- Working faults inspections – to check any faults that develop when the boiler is working.
- Fault log checks – checking for any previous error codes and correcting them if necessary.
How Often Should your Boiler be Serviced?
At the very least, a high-quality commercial boiler or HVAC system should be serviced every year.
There are legal requirements on how frequently your boiler must be serviced. If you fail to adhere to these, you are breaking the law, risk a fine and even a prison sentence.
This is to ensure that the heating system is running to the appropriate specifications, standards and, most importantly, actually keeping people warm as it’s supposed to. In many cases, regular boiler services and maintenance checks are required to keep warranties valid.
The best time of year to book boiler repair services is during the summer, when you’re using your boiler far less often. Having a boiler check during this time will ensure it’s in good working order when the weather turns colder. What’s more, boiler and heating engineers are much quieter during this time, so have greater flexibility for inspections in their schedules.
Any concerns with a boiler not working correctly should be reported to a registered and accredited engineer as soon as possible. This should be done even if you’re not due for your annual boiler service as there may be a safety issue.
Why a Boiler Repair Service is Important
Boiler services tend to take approximately 30-45 minutes, but the time it takes will entirely depend on the size and complexity of your equipment, as well as the extent of any pertinent issue(s).
Here are just a handful of reasons why you should get your boiler serviced annually:
- Safety – boiler services allow engineers to check vital and potentially dangerous safety issues, including carbon monoxide leaks. This is why if you’re concerned about your equipment not working correctly, you should get in touch with a Gas Safe-registered engineer.
- Warranty – typically speaking, boilers have a manufacturer’s warranty of several years. This means that if it suffers any faults in that time, they will be rectified at no cost to you. Having said that, many warranties are only valid if you make sure your boiler is serviced every year.
- Prevent breakdowns – it may be tempting to try and save money on a one-off boiler service, but in reality you may only be tempting fate. In the long run, boiler services prevent small faults from developing into larger, substantial ones, which save you from a full boiler breakdown and large bill to repair it.
- Lower heating bills – over time, boilers can become less efficient. This means that it can use more energy to heat a domestic or commercial building, thus costing you more money as the years go on. Annual services help to keep costs down, with engineers working to ensure all the components work as efficiently as they can.
Boiler Repair and Maintenance Plans
If your boiler is no longer covered by your manufacturer’s warranty, you may want to consider a service and maintenance contract with Accurate Mechanical Services.
If you’re looking to:
- Replace your current commercial heating system
- Install a new boiler in a new build or a refurbished property
- Get a quote for regular maintenance
Then please get in touch with Accurate Mechanical Services today. We can provide you with bespoke installation, design and ongoing boiler maintenance packages that stay within your budget.