subject: Servicing Your Boiler [print this page] Regular servicing of your boiler is essential to ensure that your boiler remains safe and continues to work efficiently. You should have your boiler serviced annually. There are many companies, including the electric, gas and utility companies who will carry out the servicing for you on payment of an annual premium. And if your boiler is gas fired, they may also carry out a check on the gas central heating and gas fires in your home.
It is essential that any annual servicing is carried out by a competent technician. You should never try to replace parts yourself as only the technician has the skills to do this. To service a gas boiler the technician should be registered with Corgi the Council for Registered Gas Installers.
One of the most important checks the technician will making is for CO2 carbon monoxide - leakage from your boiler. This is caused when the gas does not ignite properly and is potentially lethal. In order to avoid this the technician will check that the appliance has been properly installed and is properly ventilated. This CO2 check alone is reason enough for you to have your boiler regular serviced. However, there are several other checks that are carried out to ensure everything is working properly.
A visual check by the technician will ensure that your equipment meets the correct standards. He will then fire up the appliance to ensure that it is functioning properly. The next checks should on no account be carried out by yourself as this will necessitate removing the casing to inspect the burner, heat exchanger, main injector, and spark/sensor probe.
The flue terminals and internal flue components are also checked, while the gas valve is adjusted to ensure efficient combustion. Both the outer casing and internal components should also be cleaned as part of your boiler service.
The cost of servicing your boiler need not be overly expensive. Of your course it is wise to shop around for the best servicing package, though 15 per month is a good guide price, and should cover your central heating as well. The premium should also cover your central heating as well as emergency call outs.
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