Useful Questions to Ask Yourself
Why should I be wary of companies offering service contract?
- You pay in advance for service that most of you never use. They sell insurance.
- Your boiler must break down to use their service!!!!!
- Band-aid repairs!!! You cost them money when you call for service.
- Inconvenience at it’s best. First your boiler must break then you must wait!
- Most of these companies are not licensed plumbers.
Should I have my gas boiler cleaned annually… ?
Yes. It is recommended that every gas burning appliance be inspected and cleaned annually by a qualified service technician.
What if my boiler is very old… ?
Boilers can last 10-20 years if they are properly cleaned and serviced every year. The advantage of upgrading is the money you’ll save on fuel, the comfort you’ll feel, and the peace of mind due to increased safety. New boilers heat up quicker which results in quicker heat to the radiator. New boilers have safety switches that old boilers lack.
Does my hot water heater need service… ?
Yes. Your heater like any gas burning appliance should be inspected cleaned and tested annually. We perform a through inspection, cleaning and testing of gas hot water heaters.
Some Simple Self-Help tips
Below are a couple of links to help you identify and resolves some simple boiler issues – saving you both money and time.
Low Boiler Pressure (10 secs into video), how to bleed your radiators/tops of your radiators cold (1 min in) and Re-pressurising your boiler (1:20 secs in)
Freezing weather – Frozen condensate pipe?
