Congratulations, you have just had a spanking new boiler installed and now you want to make sure that you look after it and make it last as many years as possible.
No matter which boiler installer you chose, new boiler installation is still a significant investment to make and with the right care will supply your home or business with highly-efficient heating and hot water for many years to come. To keep your boiler performing at its very best all year long there are a few regular maintenance tips you need to follow.
What happens if you don’t maintain your boiler?
Failing to maintain your boiler can have very serious safety consequences, not to mention costing you a whole lot of money as a result of drops in efficiency and performance.
It is also likely to reduce the lifespan of your boiler by several years and the last thing anyone wants is to have to replace their almost new boiler after just a couple of years. Thankfully, when we talk about new boiler maintenance we aren’t talking about taking your own boiler apart every few weeks to clean it and put it back. In fact, you should avoid any form of DIY maintenance with your boiler.
All you need to do is to follow a few simply best practices and know when to call the experts at CHS Home, we will do the rest.
What boiler maintenance should be carried out?
When a qualified technician visits your property as part of an annual boiler service, to carry out repairs, or simply because you have a concern and want to get it checked out, they will perform a number of tasks that will help keep your boiler in tip-top condition.
These include:
Cleaning
Not the most glamorous part of being a Gas Safe Engineer. A gas technician will conduct a deep clean of all the boiler components to remove any dirt or debris that could impact upon performance.
This will include parts such as burners, heat exchangers and more.
Safety checks
The most important part of any boiler service or repair. Your technician will test all parts of the boiler to make sure they are working properly and most importantly that they are working safely. This includes checking for gas leaks or carbon monoxide and ensuring that there is sufficient ventilation.
Making recommendations
Gas safe engineers are highly trained and qualified and they know what they are talking about. If they make any recommendations for change during a boiler service or repair you should listen to them. Even if they tell you that the time has come to get a replacement. They might be able to fix your boiler this time but if they tell you that there is a high chance of something similar happening again in the future, acting now could save you a whole lot of stress, time, and money further down the time.
It is unlikely this will happen however, especially with a new boiler and it is more likely that a qualified engineer will simply give you some helpful maintenance advice.