Why Is Boiler Maintenance Important?

Gas boiler maintenance is vital for your safety, warranty coverage, and more. Here's a complete breakdown of why you need annual boiler checks.

Safety

Each year, carbon monoxide poisoning harms 300 people and kills 40 in Great Britain and Wales. And the leading cause of this is faulty central heating boilers. The lives of you and your household literally depend on you keeping your boiler in good repair.

Early Warning of Boiler Problems

Big boiler problems, like breakdowns and carbon monoxide poisoning, start small. And the saddest part about them is that they can be prevented if they're detected early enough.

 

That's why annual boiler checks are so important. A Gas Safe registered technician can detect boiler problems early on, before they become disastrous.New Paragraph

Save on Your Heating Bills

All appliances get less efficient as they age. But, out of all of them, a worn-down, inefficient boiler is often the most costly per month. To keep your boiler running efficiently/lower your monthly energy bill, make annual serviced checks a regular part of your routine boiler maintenance.

Keep Your Warranty Valid

The manufacturer's warranty for your boiler will cover breakdowns and other problems that occur up to its expected lifespan. Or, maybe it won't.



The warranty's only valid when you get annual boiler checks by a Gas Safe registered engineer. You get no warranty coverage without this boiler maintenance requirement.

For Landlords

If you're a landlord, you're legally required to get your tenants' boilers checked each year by a Gas Safe engineer. And not just boilers—stoves, gas fireplaces, and other gas appliances require annual serviced checks as well.



But, if you're a tenant, don't rest easy just yet. For the sake of your household, you still need to pay attention and make sure your landlord is taking care of this legal responsibility.

What Happens During Annual Boiler Checks?

Your annual boiler check is quite simple and not at all taxing to you. First, the engineer will visually inspect the boiler, confirming that it's up to standards and checking for problems.

Next, certain components, like the boiler casting, are removed to be tested and cleaned. The inside of the boiler is also cleaned and the flue is checked for, and cleared of, any blockages. The gas pressure is also checked.



Lastly, the technician fires up the boiler to make sure it's working properly.

Stay on Top of Boiler Maintenance With Serviced Checks by Assett Plumbing

Serviced checks are a necessary and serious requirement of routine boiler maintenance. If you're overdue or don't know when your last check was, don't hesitate to act. Contact Assett Plumbing right away on 01604 372395 to get your boiler checked.