As with any appliance within your home, your boiler requires regular care and maintenance in order to function appropriately. Generally, you can maintain the health of your boiler through routine service checks, which should be carried out by a licensed professional.

During a boiler service, a Gas Safe registered engineer will inspect your boiler for any signs of damage. This will enable you to identify smaller maintenance issues before they become a major (and therefore costly) problem. It also reduces the chances of you having to go without hot water or heating during the winter months (hence why annual inspections are recommended).

Typically, an engineer will work through a checklist when carrying out your boiler service. Beginning with a visual inspection, they’ll carry out an in-depth examination of your boiler, often taking it apart in order to ensure each vital component is in good working order. If you’ve been experiencing any particular issues before your service, they’ll be able to identify the cause of your problems right away.

A typical boiler inspection will last around one hour, and you will receive a thorough report for your records at the end of the inspection. This will include important information on your boiler health, such as your boiler pressure. This data will come in handy before your next scheduled service, or if any issues present themselves.

Throughout, the engineer carrying out the inspection will also be able to answer any questions you have about the process or steps you can take to increase the lifespan of your boiler.