{"id":30061,"date":"2021-10-14T16:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-10-14T16:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.voucherix.co.uk\/?p=30061"},"modified":"2024-02-15T07:06:45","modified_gmt":"2024-02-15T07:06:45","slug":"a-guide-to-boiler-care","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.voucherix.co.uk\/home-and-garden\/a-guide-to-boiler-care\/","title":{"rendered":"A guide to boiler care"},"content":{"rendered":"
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A non-functional boiler can create significant inconveniences for homeowners and building owners. When a boiler stops working correctly, it may leave you struggling with costly repairs, uncomfortably cold indoor conditions, and loss of hot water for household needs. That\u2019s why diligent boiler care and maintenance is so crucial.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Without attentive preventative care, boilers can experience issues like hazardous carbon monoxide leaks, irregular noises that disrupt sleep, and a spike in energy expenditures due to decreasing efficiency. By taking a proactive approach and following the critical guidelines in this boiler care guide, you may avoid expensive emergency repairs down the line, ensure reliable heat and hot water throughout cold weather seasons, and save substantially on energy costs over the long term. A well-serviced boiler is not something to take lightly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With the winter season coming again, your boiler is scheduled for a hectic workout session. However, according to past experiences, most boilers tend to break down during the month of February. Within the last year alone, nearly an entire fifth of households had experienced a breakdown or two. In the UK alone, homeowners spent up to \u00a3780 million in repair efforts alone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With such an alarming quote, it meant that the average household spend up to \u00a3270 on their repairs alone. For the most part, boilers break down and tend to require a couple of visits before the system can be back up again. Most times, the first visit is where a tech determines the issue at hand and the second is where they begin repairs. However, there’s quite a wait before you or your tenants can be out of the cold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As the winter season approaches, it’s a great idea to keep your system in great condition. The following are the top 6 tips from CorgiHomePlan<\/a> to ensure that your boiler is properly cared for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1- Book a service<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you’re unsure, it just might be time to service your boiler again. If you’re already in the winter season, it’s an excellent idea to get a move on the issues before they creep up. Scheduling annual boiler servicing with a professional technician like the experts at Action Services Boiler Repair in Kilburn, NW6<\/a>, or a similar reputable one in your vicinity is one of the best things you can do to keep your system running smoothly. However, be sure to get a registered engineer that is properly qualified and is Gas Safe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2- Book an inspection<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If your service date is not close, having a spur-of-the-moment inspection is good. However, don’t forget to let your tenants know at least 24 hours ahead of time. During the inspection, look out for excessive noises, radiators that are half heated, and drips, or leaks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A comprehensive inspection examines components more closely for wear and tear. The technician will test for gas leaks using a sniffer, analyse venting issues that could lead to dangerous carbon monoxide buildup, check safety shutoffs, clean the heat exchanger more thoroughly, and ensure all electric controls work correctly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They may also conduct combustion performance testing, looking at factors like CO emissions, flue gas temperatures, and efficiency ratings. This approach helps identify problems impacting operating costs or equipment life expectancy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Additionally, it’s also important to ensure that you check for pressure spikes, and other potential problems early on. When things suddenly go wrong, you’ll be in for the biggest inconvenience of a lifetime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3- Get a carbon monoxide detector<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you didn’t already know, the government usually requires persons to ensure that carbon monoxide alarms<\/a> are installed in all rooms that contain gas appliances. If your alarm contains sealed batteries, it should be noted that these tend to have a shelf-life of up to 7 years and can be outdated in the event of an emergency. Those containing replacement batteries have a life of up to 3 years. So, be sure to recheck all of your alarms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4- Consider home emergency cover<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you didn’t already know, home emergency coverage ensures that any and all of your home emergencies are settled easily and quickly. Coverage usually includes boiler breakdowns, and some of the more expensive policies can cover emergencies and appliances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5- Have a plan<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In the event of a sudden emergency, it’s a great idea to put something in place for your tenants. Hence, they should know who to contact if they’re ever faced with an emergency. Whether it’s a plumber, an agent, or yourself, something must be in place. If you didn’t already know, most landlords tend to have a dedicated supplier in the event anything goes wrong.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, all of the details should be passed through the insurance company before finalizing them. Additionally, it’s also a great idea to put something in place if ever your boiler is taking a long time to fix. Looking into electric heaters<\/a> or even accommodation coverage is a great idea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6- Check your policy<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you’re unsure about what your coverage entails, it’s a good idea to check your coverage. Coverage can be easily overlooked and you may be paying extra for something that you’re covered for. Reading the small print is essential and prevents you from buying something that isn’t required. However, it should be noted that some policies may not protect older boilers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    A non-functional boiler can create significant inconveniences for homeowners and building owners. When a boiler stops working correctly, it may leave you struggling with costly repairs, uncomfortably cold indoor conditions, and loss of hot water for household needs. That\u2019s why diligent boiler care and maintenance is so crucial. Without attentive preventative care, boilers can experience […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":30065,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":"","_glsr_average":0,"_glsr_ranking":0,"_glsr_reviews":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[96,166],"tags":[],"featured_image_src":"https:\/\/www.voucherix.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/boiler-care-featured-img-600x400.jpg","featured_image_src_square":"https:\/\/www.voucherix.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/boiler-care-featured-img-600x420.jpg","author_info":{"display_name":"Voucherix-C","author_link":"https:\/\/www.voucherix.co.uk\/author\/admin\/"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.voucherix.co.uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/30061"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.voucherix.co.uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.voucherix.co.uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.voucherix.co.uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.voucherix.co.uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=30061"}],"version-history":[{"count":13,"href":"https:\/\/www.voucherix.co.uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/30061\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":52444,"href":"https:\/\/www.voucherix.co.uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/30061\/revisions\/52444"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.voucherix.co.uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/30065"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.voucherix.co.uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=30061"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.voucherix.co.uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=30061"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.voucherix.co.uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=30061"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}