1st Gas Engineers Ltd
1st Gas Engineers Ltd have been servicing boilers and gas appliances in Northampton, Wellingborough, Rushden, Kettering, Towcester, Bedford, Milton Keynes and surrounding areas for over 30 years.
This means that you get excellent service at the right price. We also offer Boiler Cover, which includes an annual boiler service and repairs from only £25.00 per month subject to an inspection of your boiler.
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 are able to work on both natural gas and LPG appliances, domestic and commercial.
1st Gas are Worcester Bosch, Ideal and Glow-Worm accredited engineers.
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
Why should I service my boiler?
Servicing your boiler once a year helps to keep it working effectively and efficiently, it could save money on fuel bills too! Servicing allows minor problems to be found before they escalate into costly repairs. It minimises the risk of a breakdown and helps lengthen the life span of your boiler too. Servicing also helps to keep you and your family safe from carbon monoxide poisoning.
What does a boiler 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.
Boiler manufacturer guarantees require boilers to be serviced annually.
It is the Law that any servicing is carried out by a competent person.
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