Can anyone service my boiler?

You can book a service with any Gas Safe Registered Engineer, although customers may prefer to do so through their energy company. You have two options when it comes to boiler servicing. Or you could take out boiler and central heating cover.

Do you need paperwork for a boiler service?

There’s no formal document, like a boiler service certificate, to prove you’ve had a service. But if the engineer has carried out a gas safety check, you might receive a Gas Safety Record. It’s a legal requirement for landlords to have one of these – see Landlord boiler service, below – but not homeowners.

What does boiler service include?

During a boiler service, the engineer will remove, inspect and clean the main components in the boiler to ensure they are fit for purpose and have no noticeable defects. This will include the main burner, heat exchanger, flue ways, and ignition pins.

Why is it important to have your boiler serviced?

Why a Boiler Service is Important. Here are just a few reasons why you should get your boiler serviced each year: Safety. A boiler service gives the engineer the opportunity to identify safety issues such as a carbon monoxide leak.

Can a gas boiler be serviced by oftec?

If you have a gas boiler then the engineer must by authorised and regulated by the Gas Safe register, while an oil boiler should be serviced by an OFTEC engineer. Ask to check their ID card before they start work on your boiler. Here are some of the practices your engineer may carry out during their visit:

When to contact Gas Safe engineer about boiler?

If you’re concerned that your boiler may not be working correctly, for example the flame is orange rather than blue, you should get in touch with a Gas Safe engineer even if your annual service is not yet due. As a boiler ages it can become less efficient which means it needs to use more fuel to heat your home which will cost you more money.

What kind of warranty does a gas boiler have?

Your boiler will usually include a manufacturer’s warranty of between 1 – 15 years which means any faults that develop in that time will be repaired free of charge. However, this warranty is only valid as long as you get the boiler serviced by a Gas Safe engineer every year. What Happens During a Boiler Service?

When does a new boiler need its first service?

It should then be serviced every 12 months on an ongoing basis after this. Your boiler needs to be serviced regularly to ensure that no new problems have arisen, such as gas leaks. Every household should have a carbon monoxide alarm so that this issue can be picked up easily.

Which is the best company for boiler repair?

Neither services cover repairs to your gas boiler. As part of its HomePlan cover, Corgi offers basic boiler and central heating system repairs and an annual boiler service with its ‘essentials’ cover package. A boiler service is also included in more expensive packages, too. The service includes:

How much does it cost to have a boiler serviced by SSE?

Other features in the plan include ongoing maintenance, a 24/7 UK-based helpline and a replacement boiler worth up to £750, if required. Insurance packages do not include an annual service. For a fixed-price of £90, SSE will send out a Gas Safe registered engineer to service your boiler.