Gas Boiler Servicing

We all know replacing a boiler is an expensive form of home improvement. Gas boiler servicing can prolong your boiler’s life, the same as how yearly MOTs and car services keeps your car happy and running for longer.

Why is gas boiler servicing important?

Gas boiler servicing is essential for safety, efficiency, and longevity, as it helps prevent dangerous issues like carbon monoxide leaks, keeps energy bills low, extends the life of the unit, and ensures the manufacturer's warranty remains valid. Regular check-ups by a qualified engineer can also help catch and fix minor problems before they become costly breakdowns.

A gas boiler service typically involves:

• A visual inspection - checking the overall condition of the boiler including signs of corrosion, leaks, or damage. Your qualified engineer will inspect the flue and ventilation to ensure exhaust gases can escape safely.
• Gas pressure checks - your engineer will check gas pressure is at a stable level and all connections are secure to avoid gas leaks. During this, a gas leak test will also be performed and we’ll confirm the boiler is burning gas safely.
• Boiler cleaning - we’ll also perform some basic cleaning of your boiler. Your engineer will remove soot or debris to improve efficiency, ensure pipes are clear and check the fans, sensors and ignition is clean and working properly. 
• Testing & certification - Once we’ve checked your boiler and we’re happy, we’ll test the system as a whole and provide you with documentation confirming the boiler has been fully serviced with test date and your engineer's signature. We’ll also note when the next service will be due.

How often should I service my gas boiler?

A gas boiler service should be carried out annually by a fully qualified Gas Safe Registered engineer. If you forget, don’t worry - just organise a gas boiler service as soon as you can. Based in Hereford? Sparta Mech provides detailed gas boiler services to homeowners across Herefordshire. Been a year since your last gas boiler service? Get in touch with our Gas Safe Registered engineers today!

Who can service my gas boiler?

Having your boiler serviced by a non-registered engineer carries serious safety, legal, and practical risks. Unqualified work can lead to gas leaks, carbon monoxide poisoning, or malfunctioning safety devices, putting you and your household in danger. In the UK, only Gas Safe registered engineers are legally permitted to work on gas appliances, and using someone unregistered can invalidate your home insurance or boiler warranty. Additionally, incorrect servicing can reduce your boiler’s efficiency, cause frequent breakdowns, and shorten its lifespan. For these reasons, it is strongly advised to always use a qualified, registered engineer to ensure your boiler operates safely, reliably, and within the law.

To summarise:

    •    Get your gas boiler serviced yearly.
    •    Only use a Gas Safe Registered engineer to perform the service.
    •    Spot any problems? Contact your local gas boiler engineer ASAP.

For gas boiler servicing in Hereford, contact Sparta Mech today.