Why it’s important to have your boiler regularly serviced
Keeping your boiler in top working condition
Over time your boiler will start to wear down. Dust particles may collect and cause problems with the mechanical parts of the system. To keep your boiler in good running order it is important to clean and care for the boiler system on a regular basis. Tasks such as cleaning and changing filters you can do yourself. It is equally important to have your boiler serviced to make sure it is running at its most efficient capacity and to spot any small faults that could become major ones if left unchecked.
Here are the top reasons to have your boiler serviced regularly:
1. Keep energy bills down
Leaks, faulty mechanics and a build-up of soot can all cause your boiler to run at a lower capacity. When this happens your boiler works harder to keep up with its usual demands of keeping your house warm and supplying you with constant hot water. And this means higher energy bills, regardless of whether it uses gas, is electric or oil fired. With any service your boiler will be calibrated to work properly making it more energy efficient and saving you money over the long term.
2. Find any faults before your warranty runs out
In most cases you have a certain amount of time after purchase in which you can use your manufacturer’s warranty. Avoid a breakdown of your boiler after this has run out by having a service in good time. Often minor faults can be detected which will fall under the terms of your warranty and will save you the money and hassle if they are left to develop into bigger problems later on.
More importantly, it is usual that your warranty states that you provide proof of regular services for it to remain valid.
3. Keep repair costs to a minimum
When your boiler is serviced by a professional team, a series of tests and checks are run to see if your boiler is running properly. A professional will have diagnostic tools that you don’t and is able to check all the electrics and other parts to see if there are any faults before they can cause greater damage if left unchecked. This will also save you money as it is generally cheaper to do minor repairs rather than fixing a major breakdown.
4. Avoid carbon monoxide leaks
If not maintained properly and checked regularly, your boiler can slowly start to leak Carbon Monoxide gases. Because this has no smell it can be a deadly fault if left too long. A licenced professional will be able to check your boiler’s ventilation system and find any leaks before they can become fatal.
5. No nasty surprises
A regular service and some good home maintenance practices can keep your boiler running efficiently and less likely to break down right when you don’t need it. It may seem like an extra hassle and expense right now, but a regular check will save you from the far worse hassle of having to replace a boiler that should otherwise have lasted much longer.
About the author: Graham Smith is a gas safe registered plumber in Manchester who offers a full range of plumbing services. For more information on energy conversion efficiency then visit the Wikipedia website.
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