5 Reasons You Should Service Your Boiler Annually

When it comes to boiler servicing, we know that it is one of the household maintenance jobs which is regularly overlooked.  Whether it’s because you don’t have time in your busy schedule or simply forget to book your annual service, there’s a number of reasons why people don’t have a service carried out.  However the failure to have your boiler serviced on an annual basis can lead to major problems, with this in mind we have asked our team of experts to give us their top five reasons why you should service your boiler on an annual basis.  

You may think your boiler is running as it should be because you have hot water and the radiators come on as they should.  However that doesn’t mean that underlying problems aren’t brewing, and any minor problems that aren’t dealt with can quite quickly turn into major and costly problems.  When you choose a qualified and gas safe register plumber to service your boiler you can have complete peace of mind that any early signs of problems will be dealt with efficiently and effectively.  

For some reason there is a common misconception that boiler servicing is expensive, when in reality paying for the regular maintenance is cheaper than having to fork out for a new boiler completely.  Having a qualified engineer to run annual checks and carry out maintenance works will ensure that your boiler has a long lifespan, the chances of it breaking down in future will also be reduced.  

You might be thinking, how can spending money on a boiler service save me money? Well the simple answer to that is a major part of the service is to ensure that boilers are running efficiently and effectively.  Ensuring a boiler is running efficiently, will help you to save money in the long run, as an efficient boiler uses less energy to run.   However, the brand and age of the boiler also impacts the energy efficiency.  

“How can servicing my boiler keep me safe?” we hear you as yourselves.  A thorough inspection from a qualified engineer will ensure that your boiler is not only running efficiently but safely too! Safety is a key aspect of boiler maintenance, with the department of health saying that 4000 people attend accident and emergency each year with carbon monoxide poisoning. Boiler servicing and maintenance is essential for your health.  Once your annual service has been carried out, and any repairs undertaken, you can have complete peace of mind that you, your family and home are safe.  

If you have a boiler that is still under a warranty, ensuring that the regular servicing and maintenance is carried out will ensure your boiler stays under the warranty, as most guarantees state that they are only valid if the boiler is subject.  We recommend checking the conditions of your boiler warranty and ensure that any servicing is completed in line with the warranty terms and conditions.  

The only people who have a legal obligation to have an annual boiler service carried out are landlords.  Any landlord is legally required to have annual gas safety checks carried out and certificates issued.  This covers any gas appliances in the property, not just the boiler. 

While you might think that servicing a boiler takes a while, it is actually a fairly quick process.  Although this can vary depending on the brand, model and age of the heating system.  You may find that the older the boiler, the longer it takes to complete as more time will be spent on looking at the condition of the boiler and correcting any potential problems or future risks.  

When you choose Clarkes Gas Services you can have complete peace of mind that your annual boiler service will be carried out by a skilled and qualified engineer.  Any minor problems with the boiler will be dealt with before they become a major problem.  What’s more, we carry out our work on a day and time that suits you, so you won’t have to spend all day waiting for the workmen, we can work around you and your schedule.  We offer a range of heating and plumbing services for our customers in Faversham, Canterbury, and Maidstone, so we can get out to you quickly and reliably!