All boilers must be serviced regularly, normally at least once a year, to ensure that they are working properly. The main reason for a boiler service is to prevent any problems before they occur, and to make sure that it is maintaining its efficiency level throughout its lifetime.
The boiler is no doubt the most vital appliance in your home, as without it you will have no heating or hot water. A boiler breakdown is therefore highly inconvenient and expensive, especially if you do not have a boiler breakdown cover. So for peace of mind, it pays to have it serviced annually.
Most boiler manufacturers also recommend that their boilers be serviced each year, and in some cases the warranty of the boiler depends on the annual service being carried out. However, given the current economic climate, some people are choosing not to service their boilers in order to save money.
This is completely the wrong thing to do, because in the long-term they are risking even greater expense in the event of a boiler breakdown, or having to get a new boiler installed.
When Should My Boiler Be Serviced?
Although many people mistakenly decide that the early winter months are the best time to book a boiler service, this is no doubt the wrong time, as demand for boiler engineers is higher.
The summer months or early autumn are the best times to arrange a boiler service. Demand is generally lower during this period, and crucially you can rest assured that your boiler will be working perfectly during the coming cold winter months.
What Is Involved In A Boiler Service?
Typically a regular boiler service will tackle any problems that you may have noticed or reported, and include the replacement of any worn parts. Your boiler engineer will carry out an external and internal boiler ‘health-check’ to ensure that there is no visible damage to your boiler.
The engineer will also ensure that the boiler is operating effectively, so you can be sure of optimum efficiency levels which mean savings on energy bills. A correctly working boiler is also kinder to the environment.
To Conclude
Even though your boiler should be serviced annually, if you notice a problem in the way it is running, you should contact a boiler engineer immediately. Never hold off and wait until its next service is due, as this may result in an even bigger problem with added expense.
Always ensure that your boiler remains efficient and safe, and therefore keep it serviced regularly.
To find out more about boiler services, or who can carry them out, a first point fo contact could be your energy supplier.
