What is a boiler service?
Many gas safe register engineers have differing ideas of, “what is a boiler service.” We have created a list here of what we check on a typical boiler service. Carbon monoxide poisoning signs are rarely recognized and are a serious danger to your family. A boiler service can protect both loved ones and property while helping to keep utility bills lower. Saving money at all costs these days is understandable, during the credit crunch, but nothing is more important than the safety of your loved ones, yourself, your business, and home.
As you go through this list, keep in mind that RJ Gas is only a telephone call away. Or you could come on down and check out our showrooms. We’ll address anything you need, provide free quotations, whatever it takes to make sure you’re happy, healthy, and are going to weather this economic storm.
What is a boiler service
- Ventilation is correct
- Conduct a spillage test to make sure products of combustion are burning correctly
- Burners and injectors are clear
- Check ignition and flame picture are correct
- Check the heat exchanger seals for signs of leaks or corrosion
- Fans are all working
- Check all other seals on the boiler
- Checking the gas rates which means to make sure it is burning the correct amount of gas. If it over rated it will make the boiler inefficient causing higher energy bill and dangerous as the fumes would not be able to clear. Underrated may mean the boiler may not have enough gas which may mean will never reach the proper temperature
- Check the flue is burning the right amount of CO2
- Check the condense pipe and trap is clear if applicable
- Insure all controls are working
- Check the boiler pressure
- We may need to bleed the radiators or vent the boiler
Each gas plumber we send to service your boiler has a ticklist of what is a boiler service so you can check it.
