When the weather is fine and temperatures are mild, most of us give our heating system a break. While it’s common to ignore the boiler until it’s needed again, summer is the best time to get it serviced in preparation for the colder months ahead. Discover why regular maintenance is so important and the advantages of booking your service now.
The importance of boiler maintenance
Finding small issues before they become major problems is the main reason why homeowners are advised to do annual boiler checks with a qualified engineer. Just as with vehicles, regular servicing reduces the risk of breakdowns, avoiding emergencies and costly repairs.
Maintenance also helps to ensure efficiency, keeping your boiler working at the optimum level for as long as possible. This can significantly impact your home heating bills, especially with gas prices staying high for the foreseeable future.
Bear in mind that landlords are legally obligated to do yearly boiler checks under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 as part of their responsibility towards renter safety.
Common boiler issues
Boilers can be temperamental which is unsurprising as they work every day to ensure hot water and home heating. Look out for:
- Leaking – this can be caused by broken seals or valves, poorly installed pipework, a damaged pump or corrosion, and can indicate pressure problems.
- No heating but hot water (or vice versa) – sometimes as simple as air in radiators blocking hot water circulation, sometimes due to a faulty diverter valve.
- No response – possible causes include low pressure, broken pilot light, thermostat issues or (less commonly these days) frozen pipes.
- Strange noises – from gurgling and humming to whistling and banging, a noisy boiler could indicate a host of issues such as blocked pipes and broken pumps.
Given the variety of problems and the diversity of issues behind them, you cannot fix a broken boiler yourself. Relying on a gas-safe engineer to diagnose and fix your boiler means you can be sure of the safety of the system and that nothing will be missed. They also have access to well-priced boiler spares from reliable suppliers offering next-day delivery and will be able to install them quickly and efficiently.
Benefits of servicing in summer
Faster access to appointments is the major benefit of servicing in summer. Technicians are more readily available, partly because many leave their service until autumn and also because winter is a busy period in terms of breakdowns.
Due to this natural lull, there’s potential for off-peak pricing in summer so you can save on the cost of the service. You’ll also get the peace of mind that, come winter, your boiler will work well when needed and heat your home efficiently as temperatures plummet. For more info visit the networkustad.
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