Servicing Your Boiler Annually: What To Know? 

ost boiler manufacturers recommend that you get your boiler serviced once a year. We recommend having your boiler serviced in the summer so your boiler is ready and prepared for the cold, winter months.

The point of a boiler service is to make sure your boiler and heating system is still working efficiently and is safe. It's a requirement to have a certified gas-safe engineer to come and inspect your heating system. Upon arrival, your engineer will complete a full check of the boiler and its functions, making sure you can be safe in the knowledge you’re fully prepared for the cold, winter months.

If you don’t get your boiler serviced in line with your manufacturer's guidelines, your warranty could be impacted and it may even invalidate any home insurance. ; iIf you had to make a claim due to a problem with the boiler, such as a leak or flood, the service history could be used as information. Furthermore, if you’re a landlord of a property, you have a legal obligation to service any gas appliances as required by the manufacturer under The Landlord and Tenant Act (1985).

Can servicing impact my warranty?

Even if your boiler is brand new, it’s still vital to get it serviced once a year, with the first service falling as close to the anniversary of installation as possible. By servicing regularly, you can also avoid future repairs by catching any problems early. As the cost of boiler repairs can be extremely prohibitive, it’s wise to ensure you service annually to avoid unwanted expenses. Without a record of regular maintenance and servicing, any repair that may be needed in the future which would normally be covered by the manufacturer’s warranty may be invalidated, potentially leaving you with a big bill.

What is checked during my boiler service?

• The engineer will begin a visual inspection and carry out the checks required for an annual service.

• Once the checks are done, the engineer will make sure that the boiler is operating correctly, and will reset all controls to their original settings.

• They will then clear the work area, ensuring the work area is clean and tidy before leaving.

  If you need to carry out your boiler annual service, call an experienced boiler service engineer in London to book an appointment that suits you.