ANNUAL BOILER SERVICE – HOW IT SAVES YOU TIME AND MONEY

 

Your boiler unit is your home’s best friend on cold and chilly nights. Living without a functional boiler can be very frustrating, especially in winter. Like any home appliance your boiler needs consistent services and attention to ensure that it works as you need it to.

Delaying your boiler’s service for an extended period can be detrimental to your boiler's condition and will increase its maintenance costs over its lifespan. There’s also a chance that you’ll lose your boiler’s warranty and protection. A boiler unit is quite sophisticated, and the internal components need timely maintenance to ensure they run smoothly.

The best way to ensure your boiler is working as intended is by signing up for a repeated annual service. This allows boiler engineers to identify any issues before they become affect your boiler’s performance. Below we go into more detail on how annual services keep your boiler working for longer.

Save on Annual Heating Bills

Wear and tear is a natural part of a boiler’s life cycle. Over time your boiler becomes less efficient due to its consistent use. However, servicing can help your boiler run as intended while saving you money on your heating bills. A more efficient boiler uses less energy to heat your home, reducing the amount you spend on keeping warm. An annual service helps to keep your boiler working at peak efficiency.

Enhancing the Overall Lifespan of Your Boiler

Routine services help you in avoiding serious repairs or even replacements. This saves money for you in the long term and extends your boiler’s lifespan. Your boiler can last for up to ten to fifteen years' if it is serviced consistently.

Easy Troubleshooting and Detecting Malfunctions

It is scary to think your boiler may stop working on any given day, especially in the colder months. Timely servicing can help detect faults and malfunctions before they become substantial problems, therefore you avoid untimely breakdowns or repairs. Annual services help to keep you worry and cost free.

Ensure Family Safety

Some gas boilers have elements which can become dangerous if not checked regularly. With an annual service a boiler engineer will ensure all components are safe, protecting you and your family from any dangers.

Landlord’s Duty and Responsibility

As a landlord, you have an obligatory responsibility toward your tenants to keep your boiler in good working condition. You also have a lawful duty to get your boiler serviced, repaired, and assessed every year. A gas safety certificate is proof of your due diligence in getting your boiler serviced, which also helps you avoid heavy fines and penalties. Additionally, your boiler warranty is likely to be cancelled if you do not adequately schedule maintenance for your unit. All these concerns can be avoided with an annual service and assessment.

Annual boiler services can help you solve any problems your boiler might face. Landlord boiler cover plans help you to keep your boilers up to standard for you and your tenants.

PlusHeat boiler and home emergency cover offers professional boiler service to help you keep your boiler unit working as intended. We provide extensive repair and maintenance cover for landlords and homeowners. Get in touch with PlusHeat for all your emergency maintenance requirements.