The Serious Need for an Annual Boiler Servicing
Annual Boiler Servicing can prevent a lot of headaches For all your gas boiler needs – from installations, repairs, and servicing, RJ Gas can provide you with the necessary expertise backed up with over 75 years of combined experience within the gas central heating industry. Boilers are considered to be the heart of the modern home, whether used to provide central heating or hot water, and yet most home owners tend to take them for granted until they break down and start causing trouble. While manufacturers typically recommend the service schedule for their boilers, it is prescribed that these appliances undergo annual boiler servicing. Avoid costly repairs Complete boiler breakdown usually develops from minor problems. Scheduling an annual boiler servicing increases the possibility that these minor faults can be picked-up early on and fixed for a lot less than having costly repairs done on your boilers. This will not only save you money but future troubles as well. Reduce your total heating costs An efficient heating system can greatly minimise your heating bills. The engineer who will conduct your annual boiler service can ensure that your boiler is running as efficiently as possible. Always make sure that the engineer that will do the work is a registered Gas Safe Register engineer. Do not hesitate to ask for, and check, their ID. Remove the threat of Carbon Monoxide poisoning Improper installation, poor maintenance and lack of sufficient ventilation can produce carbon monoxide and increase the risk for carbon monoxide poisoning. This silent killer cannot be detected through sight nor smell. Symptoms for this condition are headaches, drowsiness, nausea, breathlessness and...Annual Boiler Servicing Checklist
Boiler servicing is a must for every household. Aside from ensuring the safety and welfare of your home and your family, conducting an annual boiler servicing will also enable your boiler equipment to serve your heating needs for a much longer period of time. Typically, you should follow the recommended frequency of boiler servicing by the manufacturer. If not, then you should have your boiler serviced by a Gas Safe registered engineer on a yearly basis. While you may have had some fleeting experience with a plumber or a heating engineer who just tinkered with your boiler for about ten minutes then slapped you with an enormous bill, thankfully, these people are far and few in between. Do not hesitate to ask and check their ID. Checklist of what typically happens during an annual boiler servicing. The boiler should be visually inspected to make sure that they are in compliance with present standards. The boiler must be fired in order to identify any faults. The casing should be removed to be able to completely inspect the main boiler components. Make certain that flue terminals and internal flue components are properly sealed. The gas valves should be checked and adjusted to ensure the efficient and proper combustion in the burner. This is usually done with a flue gas analyser. Inspect and ensure that the surfaces inside the casing are clean and free of debris. If needed, boiler parts should be cleaned. To ensure that there are no leaks, a test for gas tightness should be conducted. The boiler casing is then put back on with the assurance that it is properly...Getting Your Boiler Ready for Winter
Do you need to get your boiler ready for winter? Any person wouldn’t want their boilers to break down during the winter season. With freezing temperatures, ice and snow, you need your homes to be a warm and comfortable place to retreat. So even before the seasons starts, you want to make sure that your boiler is up and ready for the cold season. Tips in Getting Your Boiler Ready for Winter We have created a checklist for you to do over the summer to get your boiler ready for winter . Remove the air in the radiators by bleeding them out. This will ensure that your radiators will give out as much heat in the cold season as possible. Check the pressure if they are within the recommended levels. This should be done if you have a pressurized system. If what you have is a condensing boiler, make sure that the condensate pipe running outside the house is insulated so that ice build up is prevented. The pipes inside the loft should also be properly insulated to prevent it from freezing. Bear in mind that the loft is one part of the house that is considered the coldest. Install a carbon monoxide alarm in order to avoid carbon monoxide poisoning. Schedule a regular boiler maintenance from a Gas Safe Registered company to ensure that it is properly working, safe and that it is running efficiently. Is your boiler ready for winter now? With all these tips we provided, we hope that you are in a better position to prepare for the cold season. If in any case your...Boiler Service: What to Expect
Getting a routine boiler service for the first time? RJ Gas Heating Services is the name to trust. We have over 75 years of combined experience when it comes to central heating systems. In fact, we are considered as one of the leaders in the industry. The Need for Boiler Service Boilers are installed and often forgotten right after. As long as you have heat and you have hot water then it must be working fine. However, boilers are just like any equipment that deteriorates over time especially if they are not properly maintained. Because it operates on gas, it can be dangerous if it’s faulty or damaged. Gas leaks can lead to carbon monoxide poisoning. Aside from ensuring that there are no gas leaks, there are several other benefits in boiler servicing. It can improve the efficiency of your central heating system and that means bigger savings on heating bills and boiler repair. What to Expect in a Boiler Service If this is the first time that you’re having a boiler service, you probably don’t know what to expect. Here are just some of the things that a Gas Safe Registered engineer will do once he gets there. A visual check is first done to see if it meets all regulations — on both building and safety regulations. Flue terminals are inspected to make sure that there are no obstructions and that each components are correctly sealed. The boiler case is removed so they can look at the main components. It is then fired up to check for any faults. Some boiler parts are cleaned when needed. A...Boiler Servicing in London
Boiler Servicing? Is that even necessary? Boilers are an integral part of our lives. We use them not just during winter to provide heat but also when we are in need of hot water. After having the boilers installed, we often forget about it. We only remember them when we run into boiler problems like not having hot water for our bath. This shouldn’t be the case because some boiler problems can end up being costly; thus the need for regular boiler servicing. Boiler Servicing Benefits If you’re still thinking about whether to get one, we listed the many benefits that you can get if you will have your boilers serviced. Savings on repairs is one of the many benefits that one can have. By getting a regular boiler servicing, you prevent any damages from getting worse. That’s because they are being fixed early on. Repairing a badly damaged boiler can be expensive, more so if you need to purchase a new boiler. Regular servicing would mean ensuring that your boiler is running efficiently. Because of this you are able to minimize your monthly heating bills. Getting a professional to service your boiler would also mean that your boilers are thoroughly checked to make sure that there are no gas leaks. Carbon monoxide is such a dangerous gas because it can silently kill anyone who are exposed to it. Most importantly, if you are a landlord then this is your legal responsibility. Gas Safe Registered engineers are tasked to conduct the safety check. From there you will receive your Gas Safety Certificate. How often should you get boiler servicing?...
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