Six Reasons to Book a Boiler Service

If you haven’t become aware that there’s a problem with your heating system, it’s tempting not to worry too much about calling out central heating engineers to carry out a routine service. However, there are several very good reasons why you shouldn’t overlook this annual task. Heating and boiler services are essential to keep your system in good working order, can prevent more expensive problems developing further down the line, and can give you peace of mind that you won’t be left without heating or hot water as the cold weather descends in winter.

Here, we explain in more detail six good reasons for booking heating engineers in Swindon, Wiltshire and beyond on a regular basis.

Why Servicing Is So Important

1. Identifying issues early
   You may only use your heating system for hot water in the warmer months, which means it’s often harder to spot the warning signs of boiler breakdown. But you’ll certainly know about it if your heating gives up the ghost in the depths of winter! Having your boiler serviced routinely and on a regular basis can ensure any emerging signs of trouble are spotted early, giving you the opportunity to have them fixed before they cause you discomfort.

2. Avoiding hefty bills
   Problems with boilers don’t just fix themselves. In fact, left unaddressed, they’re only likely to worsen over time. That can mean the repair bill, when it comes in, is far more expensive than it would have been if the fault was fixed in the first place. What’s more, routine servicing can keep your boiler healthy for longer, preventing you having to go to the massive expense of replacing it long before it should need to be.

3. Saving you money
   Obviously, you’ll have to pay out for heating servicing, and many people baulk at the cost. But the fact is, an annual service can improve the efficiency of a boiler. That means your central heating system will heat your home more effectively, which may mean that you’ll save money on your energy bills.

4. Safety first
   Boilers can be dangerous if faulty, emitting carbon dioxide. An excess of this can cause headaches, dizziness and nausea – not to mention breathlessness and unconsciousness or worse. An annual check by a trained engineer will test for carbon monoxide, preventing possible fatal consequences.

5. Protecting your warranty
   Most modern boilers are guaranteed for at least ten years, but that’s usually subject to the condition that they’re regularly serviced. If you don’t have it checked and maintained every twelve months or so, and a problem crops up that needs fixing, you probably won’t be covered and will have to pay the bill yourself.

6. Legal for Landlords
   If you lease out property to others – if you’re a landlord, in other words – there‘s a legal obligation to have an annual gas safety check carried out. That includes boilers and other gas appliances. It’s not optional; it’s a requirement to ensure the safety of your tenants.

Heating and Plumbing Services, Boiler Repairs and More

If you’re in Wiltshire and want a trained heating engineer to carry out servicing on your central heating system and boiler, contact JGS Heating Engineers. We’re fully qualified and charge competitive prices for all our work.