Boilers and heating are always a hot topic when the weather turns and the nights get colder. As people start to switch their heating on, we often see little problems occur that need to be resolved. One way to keep any boiler breakdowns to a minimum is to ensure your boiler is serviced annually. For investment properties, landlords need to get a gas safety certificate carried out every year, and we would always recommend having a service done at the same time, to ensure you get the best out of your boiler, for the longest time, with the fewest breakdowns.
Why do I need to maintain my boiler?
Boilers should be serviced annually to keep them efficient and safe for the year ahead. Annual services will also validate any manufacturer’s warranty on the boiler as well as reducing the risk of breakdowns.
When should I service my property's boilers?
Summer is the perfect time to get your boiler serviced. Its probably not something at the top of your to do list but leaving it until the cold weather starts will cause no end of issues Everyone will be firing up their boilers to find they do not work, making it difficult to find a boiler engineer, extend response times and will lead to complaints from tenants. A summer service also allows you as a landlord to choose when a visit is carried out avoiding unexpected bills.
Servicing your boiler saves you money
Regular boiler maintenance will save you money as the cost of maintenance will be significantly less than repairing or replacing an existing boiler.
Health & safety
Carbon monoxide is a killer, it cannot be smelt, seen or tasted which means that people will not know if there is a leak. Annual servicing ensures the boiler is functioning at optimal levels minimizing the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning.
Landlords are obliged to have a gas safety certificate by law and must ensure their boilers are running safely. An annual boiler service can be done whilst the gas safety check is being carried out and is a relatively inexpensive maintenance cost for each year.