Whether it's heating or hot water, boilers are at the heart of the modern home. Yet most of us forget about our boilers until they start causing us trouble.
Need convincing? Here's a list of top reasons why you should make sure your boiler is serviced regularly.
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Save money on repairs
Full-blown boiler problems can often develop from minor faults. An annual service will increase the chance that these are picked up on and fixed before they become a problem, saving you money and future hassle.
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Reduce your heating costs
The engineer who undertakes your annual boiler service will make sure that it is running as efficiently as possible. This will go a long way towards making sure that you minimise your heating bills.
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Carbon monoxide can kill
Boilers that aren't properly installed, maintained or ventilated can produce carbon monoxide. Symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning include headaches, drowsiness, nausea, breathlessness and stomach pains. Signs are hard to spot and can be confused with tiredness or a cold. Unfortunately this silent killer can't be seen or smelt, so it really is important to make sure your boiler is serviced at least once a year.
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If you're a landlord, it's the law
If you're a landlord, you have a legal responsibility to ensure that each of your properties has a current Gas Safety Certificate. Only Gas Safe Register approved engineers are qualified to perform this gas safety check and issue a CP12 Inspection Certificate to prove it.
Boiler types
Boilers can be designed to operate on gas, oil or solid fuel. Select your boiler type from the list below to find out more about how it should be serviced.
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