Boilers are the number one choice for heating systems among many property owners. This is mainly because they are reliable and last long. However, for your boiler to serve you better and last a really long time, it needs regular and proper inspection and maintenance. If even the smallest issue on your boiler is ignored or is not addressed immediately, it can grow into a bigger problem that can be very difficult or expensive to fix. So, how can you know if your boiler needs to undergo some major repairs or be replaced?
Below are some signs that you should be on the lookout for and know about:
- You’ve had your boiler for at least 15 years. Older models or systems of boilers have an average lifespan of around 15 years. Routine maintenance can actually prolong the life of your boiler beyond 15 years, but if you don’t invest in certain suitable advances in technology, your system can become faulty once it reaches the 15-year mark. The good news is that there are many upgrades now available for most boiler models (even old ones) that can help you control your heating.
- You just need to do enough research for this. Your house doesn’t feel warm enough. If your house still feels cold even if the heating is already switched on, then your boiler may already have some issues. If your radiators are in good working order, the low temperature in your home can be a sign that your boiler is no longer up to the job of suitably heating your home. In case there are issues with your radiator, it is best to call a plumber or a gas engineer to investigate the reason why your home isn’t heating up as it should.
- There are issues with the boiler’s pilot light. If the pilot light has gone out, your boiler will be unable to fire up and start heating water or central heating. You can try fixing this issue by following the manufacturer’s instructions on how to remedy this. You will find these instructions on placed on the boiler door, the instruction booklet, or near the pilot light. If it still fails to light after following instructions, you need to call in experts since there might be some blockages or issues with the ignition that only qualified tradesmen can
fix or solve. Your boiler has been undergoing lots of regular maintenance and repair services lately. Lastly, if you find yourself frequently resetting or topping up the pressure in your boiler and calling in tradesmen to look at and fix some issues, it may be high time to replace it. Although a new boiler will require significant investment, you will still have to pay for various repairs, and the mounting cost of these services will simply be a huge source of frustration for you.
Why Service Your Home Boiler?
There are three main reasons why you need to service your boiler regularly:
Safety
Gas Safe Register (gassaferegister.co.uk) recommends that you have your boiler serviced annually. In doing this, you may prevent carbon monoxide from leaking into your house. Carbon monoxide is an invisible, odourless, deadly gas that can kill! Many tragedies happen because of carbon monoxide so don’t let one of them happen in your household. When servicing your boiler, a qualified gas engineer will check that your boiler is running safely and he will detect if there is any carbon monoxide leaking into your house.
Efficiency
Having your boiler serviced at the recommended times will also help to keep your boiler working efficiently. Not having your boiler serviced annually could result in many problems with the running of your boiler.
Cost
If your boiler is serviced annually, you could be saving yourself a lot of money(corgihomeplan.co.uk). A boiler that is serviced regularly will run more efficiently and so this may prevent your boiler from breaking down, saving you the cost of getting it fixed. Some call-outs to boiler breakdowns are simply because some dust has got into the boiler causing it to stop working. Regular Servicing could have prevented this. Now you have to pay for the boiler to be fixed, plus the cost of a service. So with these 3 reasons to get your boiler serviced, you can’t afford not to! The service should be carried out by a qualified gas engineer who is Gas Safe Registered.