1st Gas Engineers Ltd
why should I get my boiler serviced?
Boiler servicing can often be overlooked however, it can be key to keeping your boiler in good working order.
Keeping your family safe...
A faulty boiler can be dangerous, during a service periodic part replacement takes place and any potential problems are likely to be identified. Servicing your boiler helps to keep it working safely and efficiently. It can save you from unexpected breakdowns and costly future repairs as small problems often become big ones if left unmended.
1st Gas are Worcester Bosch, Ideal and Glow-Worm accredited engineers but we service all makes of boilers, gas fires, Valor gas fires, gas cookers, gas fired water heaters, back boilers and fires, warm air units and gas fired swimming pool heaters. Our engineers service both natural gas and LPG appliances within the home and commercial natural gas boilers.
We also offer Boiler Cover, which includes an annual boiler service and repairs from only £25.00 per month.
As well as gas appliances, we also service and install air conditioning units. Visit our sister page to find out more: www.enviroheatingandcooling.co.uk
What does a service involve?
A gas pressure check to ensure the boiler is operating at the correct gas pressure
A flue analyser will be used to check, and adjust where necessary, the emissions from your boiler. We will also analyse the flue air intake to check the seals are OK and that no cross contamination is taking place
Replace burner door seals if required
An inspection on your boiler controls to make sure they are operating safely
A visual inspection of your boiler to check for corrosion and leaks
Condensate trap clean
Heat exchanger clean where needed
Check whether the boiler installation meets current safety regulations
Where replacing parts 1st Gas only use parts that conform to the safety and performance specification required, all parts and labour come with a 12-month warranty.
Important notes
To ensure the continued efficient and safe operation of a boiler it is recommended that it is checked and serviced at regular intervals, in general once a year should be enough.
It is the Law that any servicing is carried out by a Gas Safe registered engineer.
Where replacing parts 1st Gas only use parts that conform to the safety and performance specification required, all parts and labour come with a 12 month warranty.
Examples of common issues picked up during boiler services:
Leaking auto air vent
Leaking flow switch
Corroded electrodes
Magnetic filter requires cleaning