Why do I need a boiler service? Advice from The London Plumbing Company’s boiler service experts
Boiler servicing is a household essential. Carried out every year, your professional boiler service keeps boilers of all makes, models and types in good working order, making sure the boiler is operating safely and identifying any issues to prevent a boiler breakdown.
So why do you need a boiler service, and is it time to book yours? Find out more about boiler servicing with The London Plumbing Company!
Boiler servicing in South London: The London Plumbing Company answers your common questions
From how much a boiler service costs, to how long a service takes and why you should book an annual boiler service for your home or investment property in Wandsworth, Wimbledon, Tooting, Balham, Clapham and Surrey, The London Plumbing Company’s Gas Safe Registered engineers in South London explain why booking a boiler service should be the first job on your to-do list.
How often do I need to book a boiler service for my South London home or investment property?
It’s generally recommended that you book a boiler service every year for your South London home or investment property. Your manufacturer’s warranty may require you to carry out a boiler service at specific times, so check the terms of your warranty if you’re unsure. For boilers no longer under warranty, it’s even more important to book an annual boiler service to make sure your boiler is operating safely and efficiently.
Your boiler is at the heart of your home in Wandsworth, Wimbledon, Tooting, Balham or Clapham, supplying hot water and heating when you and your South London household or tenants need it. A boiler service helps your boiler to continue working hard, avoiding unexpected breakdowns and costly repairs.
Should a boiler service be carried out by a Gas Safe Registered engineer?
Yes, it’s essential that your boiler is serviced by a Gas Safe Registered boiler servicing engineer. The London Plumbing Company’s boiler servicing team in South London is Gas Safe Registered and qualified to work with gas appliances, including boilers and gas fires, in domestic properties.
A Gas Safe Registered boiler service engineer is qualified and skilled to carry out professional boiler servicing across boilers of all ages, makes, models and types, giving you reassurance that your boiler is expertly cared for. Just ask to see your engineer’s Gas Safe ID card.
Can a boiler service help to prevent a boiler breakdown?
Yes, an annual boiler service is a great way to prevent unexpected boiler breakdowns. Your boiler service engineer from The London Plumbing Company carries out a full range of checks, tests and cleaning tasks to make sure your boiler’s at its best.
We’ll identify any potential issues with your boiler, pipework or flue during your boiler service that may potentially lead to a boiler breakdown, such as any leaks, unusual noises or corroded parts, and we’ll give you a quote for boiler repairs if needed to make sure the problem’s dealt with quickly.
Does The London Plumbing Company carry out boiler servicing for landlords in South London?
Yes, The London Plumbing Company carries out boiler services for landlords, investors and property agents in South London, including tenanted properties in Balham, Clapham, Tooting and surrounding areas.
Landlords, investors and property agent clients in South London receive Gas Safety Certificates after each boiler service, keeping landlords and agent businesses compliant, and properties and tenants protected. Boiler servicing and Gas Safety Certificates are legal requirements for landlords, and you must obtain a Gas Safety Certificate every year as evidence that your boiler and other gas appliances, such as gas fires, are safe and fit for purpose. The London Plumbing Company cares for scores of tenanted properties across South London, working with local and overseas landlords to protect their investments.
How much does a boiler service in South London cost with The London Plumbing Company?
A boiler service with The London Plumbing Company starts from £85+vat. You’ll get a clear, quick quote from our team for your boiler service, with no hidden extras and great communication from the start. Once your boiler service job’s booked in we’ll reach your property on time – when we say we will – ready to get to work.
The London Plumbing Company’s rates are some of the most competitive in South London, and our excellent, 5*-rated customer service makes boiler servicing with our team great value for homeowners, landlords, investors and property agents of homes in Wandsworth, Wimbledon, Tooting, Balham or Clapham, or across South London and Surrey.
Do I still need to book a boiler service if my boiler is under warranty?
Yes, if your South London home’s boiler is new or under warranty you should book a regular boiler service. Boiler servicing is a condition of most manufacturers’ warranties and your boiler service will validate your warranty, making sure you stay protected in case of any problems during your warranty period. You should check the terms of your warranty to find out how often your boiler service should be carried out, and any other specific requirements.
A regular boiler service keeps your boiler operating safely and efficiently, making sure your household or tenants in Wandsworth, Wimbledon, Tooting, Balham, Clapham and surrounding areas are safe and comfortable, and may even reduce heating bills by reducing wasted energy.
Do I still need to book a boiler service if my boiler’s warranty has expired?
Yes, it’s strongly recommended that you book a regular boiler service if your boiler is out of warranty. When your warranty has expired, it’s even more important to stay on top of routine maintenance and safety checks to avoid unexpected breakdowns and costly repairs.
The London Plumbing Company’s experienced Gas Safe Registered boiler service engineers in South London check and service your boiler, flue, pipework and components, identifying issues or faults which could lead to a breakdown and making sure your home or investment property stays safely up and running.
A regular boiler service and maintenance also helps to keep older boilers in South London, including Wimbledon, Wandsworth, Balham and Clapham, running efficiently, preventing leaks or wasted energy and helping to reduce heating bills.
How long does a boiler service in South London take with The London Plumbing Company?
A boiler service by The London Plumbing Company generally takes between 30-60 minutes depending on your boiler’s age, type and where it’s located in your home. Boiler servicing for central heating systems and boilers that are more complex, older or experiencing problems, or that are harder to access, may take longer.
Your boiler service engineer from The London Plumbing Company will let you know how long we expect your boiler service to take.
What work is carried out during a professional boiler service by The London Plumbing Company?
Your boiler service engineer from The London Plumbing Company carries out a series of checks, tests and visual inspections during your boiler service, including:
- Visual checks of your boiler and the area around it, including pipework and checks of the boiler’s components
- Checks for carbon monoxide leaks, water leaks or corrosion
- Checks to identify any issues with the pilot light or pressure
- Identify any unusual noises or problems with inconsistent heating or hot water
- Checks to the flue for blockages or leaks
- Cleaning the boiler and its key components
- Tests of boiler pressure, gas flow, combustion and temperature controls
Does The London Plumbing Company service gas fires as well as gas boilers?
Yes, The London Plumbing Company’s boiler service engineers are Gas Safe Registered and qualified to service domestic gas appliances including gas fires, as well as gas boilers.
Whether you rely on your gas fire to heat up rooms in colder months, or you only use the appliance sparingly, regular annual gas fire servicing helps to keep your gas fire clean, working safely and identifies any issues which may lead to faults or breakdowns. Don’t be left in the cold – book your gas fire service with The London Plumbing Company!
Professional, Gas Safe Registered boiler servicing by The London Plumbing Company in South London
Professional boiler servicing by The London Plumbing Company’s 5*-rated boiler service engineers in South London helps your boiler to last longer and to operate safely and more efficiently, protecting your household or tenants and reducing energy loss for lower heating bills.
Quick quotes, great-value prices and an on-the-road boiler service team working only in South London that’s fully-equipped with everything we need gets your boiler service job done – no fuss!
Customer service and great communication has been at the heart of our boiler servicing, heating and plumbing work for over 20 years, giving South London homeowners, landlords, investors and property agents in Wandsworth, Wimbledon, Tooting, Balham and Clapham the reassurance you need that your boiler, central heating, home or investment is expertly cared-for.
Book your boiler service with The London Plumbing Company for:
- 12-month guarantee on all boiler servicing labour by The London Plumbing Company
- Boiler servicing by Gas Safe Registered engineers based locally in South London
- Regular boiler servicing that identifies and fixes issues early to avoid potential breakdowns
- Excellent communication from the start, and clear, honest quotes with no hidden extras
- Boiler servicing from a team that arrives on time, when we say we will, to get the job done
- Affordable boiler servicing from local professionals at some of South London’s most competitive rates
Book your boiler service today with The London Plumbing Company
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