Anything that’s used on a regular basis, whether that’s a car or a boiler, requires regular servicing – it’s a simple fact. In most buildings, boilers are used literally every single day, and as a result, it’s recommended that you get your boiler serviced at least once every 12 months.
Getting your boiler serviced regularly might seem like a pain, but it’s definitely worth it in the long run. If you’re still not sure about getting it done annually, then here are a few of the most important reasons why you definitely should.
Safety
The most important reason behind having your boiler regularly serviced is safety. Each time the boiler is serviced, an engineer from somewhere like Able Plumbing Solutions will be able to check if there’s a gas leak, incomplete combustion, or any components that look like they might soon break and result in a serious issue. Failure to identify these kinds of issues can result in catastrophic failure, potentially leading to injury or death.
Efficiency
On a slightly less serious note, boilers tend to become less efficient over time. Build-ups of different deposits can limit the boiler’s ability to function properly, costing you additional money over time. With gas prices at their current rates, operational efficiency isn’t something that most people can afford to overlook.
Regulatory compliance
While in many cases, it’s merely a strong recommendation to get your boiler serviced annually, in other cases it’s a strict legal requirement. For example, if you’re a landlord renting out a property, then you’re legally required to have the boiler serviced by a Gas Safe Certified engineer at least once a year. Failure to comply with these kinds of regulations can result in serious legal sanctions, especially in the case that an incident were to occur.
Ongoing reliability
As mentioned above, boilers need to be serviced regularly to avoid unnecessary failures. These failures will rarely result in disaster, but they very commonly result in the user being left without heating or warm water for prolonged periods of time. Servicing your boiler once a year can help to avoid these kinds of events, decreasing the risk that you’ll have to spend a winter’s night shivering under every blanket you own.
Warranty conditions
Most boilers will come with a manufacturer’s warranty, often either 2 or 5 years. However, in most cases, it will be a condition that you need to get the boiler serviced annually for the warranty to remain valid. Failure to conduct regular servicing can mean that if the boiler does break down, you’ll be left to front the cost of a new unit, not the maker of the item.
If you were on the fence about having your boiler serviced on a regular basis, we hope this has left you more convinced that it’s a good idea. As with all preventative care, it might seem like a little bit of a hassle, but in the long run, it’ll almost always be worth it. Make sure that you use an experienced engineer who’s Gas Safe Certified, and has experience working with the same make and model of boiler as the one that you have.
