Domestic boilers are essential appliances in any home, providing essential heating and hot water throughout the winter months. No one wants their boiler to break down when temperatures plummet – regular servicing of domestic boilers is vital to prevent this from happening! However, how often should one be serviced, and can one tell if its needs servicing are? In this blog post, we’ll answer these questions to demonstrate why regular servicing of your domestic boiler is vitally important.
Manufacturer’s Recommendations
The frequency with which you should service your domestic boiler will depend on its manufacturer’s recommendations. Most manufacturers recommend an annual boiler service by an accredited Gas Safe registered engineer to ensure efficient and safe functioning that can extend its life, reduce energy bills, and prevent breakdowns. Regular servicing also extends its life while saving money on energy bills and helping extend its useful lifespan by keeping maintenance costs at a minimum and helping prolong service life and reduce breakdown risk.
Signs That Your Boiler Needs A Service
Signs that your boiler may need servicing include strange noises coming from its chamber, radiators failing to heat properly or visible leaks. These could all indicate more serious problems that require urgent attention; regular service could prevent these issues altogether.
Find A Gas Safe Registered Engineer
At a service visit, a Gas Safe registered engineer will typically inspect all aspects of a boiler’s components, checking for leaks or wear and tear signs such as cracking. After thoroughly cleaning and testing it, any minor issues can be identified and resolved before becoming more significant.
Regular boiler servicing is essential to ensuring your boiler runs safely and efficiently, avoiding breakdowns. By scheduling annual servicing with Complete Gas Heating Services registered engineers, servicing can extend its lifespan, save on energy costs, and give peace of mind that heating and hot water will continue working when needed.