Older or poorly maintained gas boilers can be lethal. This happens when the boiler emits carbon monoxide, a highly poisonous gas which cannot be seen or smelt, and is only detectable via a specific carbon monoxide alarm. Carbon monoxide is known as a silent killer, but a faulty boiler can also cause a gas leak leading to expensive bills and run the risk of fire hazards.
So how do you make sure your boiler is safe? Well, having an engineer who is qualified to test your appliances, visit your home to monitor your equipment each year and report on potential faults or areas for repair or replacement is really the best way to stay safe. The engineer can not only find faults and test appliances, they will also be able to fix issues, replace faulty parts and ultimately, can save your life.
On top of yearly safety checks by a registered and qualified gas engineer, we also think that your boiler should be maintained correctly.
Servicing your boiler is something that should also take place yearly. A boiler service consists of several parts including functionality test, inspection and cleaning and replacements or repair.
A professional engineer will test each part of your boiler individually for functionality and signs of wear and tear, phoning in for replacements and amending any worn out parts if necessary. They will test your boiler on all settings while recording the results and being aware of the expectations of a fully functional boiler.
Inspecting and cleaning of all boiler parts is also part of an annual boiler service. The pipes and fittings need to be cleaned and maintained at a high level to ensure that the boiler will continue to function at a high level and to maintain efficiency. Again, this is something that should only be undertaken by a registered, qualified professional gas engineer.
Finally, an annual boiler service will also involve repairing and replacing any parts, and carrying out any work on the boiler itself.
Overall, boiler maintenance is essential for the safety and security of your home and family. We recommend an annual gas safety check as well as an annual servicing of the boiler itself. The initial cost of this is worth the peace of mind and is much cheaper than dealing with a problem that may arise from a poorly maintained boiler.