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What is included in a boiler service?

Most of you should know that you should have your boiler serviced every year. It is the only way to ensure your boiler continues to operate efficiently and safely. However, have you ever taken a moment to think about what work is actually completed during a boiler service?

As boiler services can only be completed by qualified Gas Safe engineers, it is something that most of us may have no idea about. However, we like to keep our customers informed so we have put together a simple breakdown of what is done so that you can understand why it is so important.

Common causes for boiler breakdowns

Boiler breakdowns are never a fun experience for any customer. There is always a slight element of panic as most of our customers are unsure why the breakdown has occurred and worry it may take a long time to be repaired. We want to try and put our customers at ease and share knowledge around the most common causes for boiler breakdowns, so that if you ever experience such a thing you know that it may well be easier to fix than you thought.

Useful questions to ask your engineer when installing a new boiler

Boiler installation can be a complex process, and one quite alien to those of us who don’t do it every day!

If you are about to, or are considering, installing a new boiler there are a few things you should be aware of to help make the installation as smooth as possible. Many of us have not gone through a boiler installation for a long time, so can be forgiven for forgetting what the process involves. We’re here to help! We’ve outlined some key things to check with your engineer to avoid any confusion along the way.

Smart Meters – a low down

Smart meters are changing the way customers manage their energy bills. Modern technology is making submitting meter readings easier than ever before. However, there is a lot more to smart meters than just automated readings. We’ve outlined below what smart meters do and how they can improve your home’s energy consumption.

Common Boiler Myths

Boilers are confusing products for many of our customers. There are so many options when it comes to boilers and everyone seems to have a different opinion as to what is best.

Boilers have come a long way in recent years, modern technology has greatly improved their efficiency and reduced their impact on the environment. However, because boilers can last many years, some stories about how they work or problems that occur are no longer relevant if you are installing a new one. We will break down these myths below to help you get a better idea about how modern boilers work.

Boiler Pressure Explained

We often get call outs from customers with boiler issues and, more often than not, the root of the problem is due to low boiler pressure. But what does this mean and how can you resolve it? We will give you an overview below so that you can feel more informed if such an error occurs with your boiler at home.

Boiler Flues: The Low Down

During some boiler installations we have to relocate the boiler in the customer’s home. This is usually to ensure that the flue pipe is installed safely. However, often customers don’t even know what the flue pipe is and get confused as to why it can cause such a fuss. Here is an overview of what a flue pipe is, helping you understand all the elements that feed into your boiler.

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