It could seem like another expense, however, there are many excellent reasons to have your boiler checked every year.
Be sure to keep your family secure
There are a variety of reasons to have your boiler checked but the main reason is to protect your family members secure from danger. Making sure your boiler is regularly serviced will ensure that it is functioning in a safe manner. A broken boiler could be extremely risky. From 2010 to 2020, nearly 100 people per year died from accidental poisoning with carbon monoxide throughout England and Wales.1
In the course of your boiler maintenance the Gas Safe registered engineer will look for leaks and problems that could cause you to lose assurance that comes from securing your family.
Early warning of potential issues
Small problems can grow into major ones if not taken care of. If you make sure your boiler is operating correctly, you will reduce the cost of future repairs. The engineer will be able to spot and address any issues that are minor to avoid any future issues that can be costly.
Save money on energy bills
Service is, naturally another expense for your home. It can save money in the longer term. While you are having the service, your engineer will perform a series of tests to ensure that your boiler is operating effectively. This, in turn, can help you save money in the future, since an efficient boiler will cost less to operate. The degree of efficiency your boiler could be will depend on its age as well as the type of boiler you have however, it’s worth trying our suggestions to increase the efficiency of your boiler.
It’s a requirement for insurance.
With several boiler warranties and assurance policies, the owner is obliged to perform a regular check to make sure your boiler’s safety. If you fail to do this you could be liable for a breach of the policy. A boiler maintenance every year will satisfy the majority of insurance policy requirements however you’ll have to inquire with your insurance company to make sure.
It is legally required to be a landlord
If you’re a landlord having an annual boiler service is an obligation under the law. A licensed Gas Safe registered engineer must be required to check the flues and gas appliances annually to ensure that everything is in good order and safe. The mandatory check covers boilers, however they also include other gas appliances like fireplaces and hobs. For tenants,, it’s important to note that landlords aren’t responsible for the safety inspections of gas appliances you own, or on any flues that are only connected to your gas appliances.
When should you have your boiler maintained?
The best time of year to make an appointment for your service. In addition to making sure that you’re prepared for winter when you’ll require your boiler the most however, engineers are also likely to have less work during more pleasant months of the year.
If you do decide to have your boiler serviced, be sure to record the date and schedule an appointment for the next service. Always make sure you book an engineer who is a Gas Safe registered engineer.
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