How often should I have my boiler serviced?

To keep your boiler safe, efficient, and reliable, it should be serviced every 12 months by a Gas Safe registered engineer. This annual check not only protects your household but is often required to keep your warranty valid.

During an annual service, an engineer will check the system to see if any sludge has accumulated; if so, they discuss with you options for system cleaning (at extra cost) to flush your heating system through, clear the debris and also treat it to protect against further build up. Completing this process and ensuring that the system is sludge free annually will enable your boiler to operate more efficiently and reduce its fuel consumption. Improved efficiency not only helps to keep your energy costs down, it will also reduce your environmental impact.

Although you can book a service at any time of year, summer can be a smart choice. Demand for heating is lower, engineers tend to have more availability, and any downtime won’t leave you without heat in the colder months.