It is recommended that your oil heating boiler be serviced annually. If you think you can save money by not having a service, this is not a good idea, as it could cost you more in the long run and be a safety risk.
The main priority for the heating engineer doing the service is to check that the boiler is operating safely. A defective boiler could leak toxic fumes which puts the household’s health at risk. If the engineer finds a fault, they will try to repair it the same day if possible.
A boiler that has not been serviced may still be safe but could be operating inefficiently and will cost more to run. Boiler faults spotted early can often be fixed quickly before they escalate into more serious faults that cost a lot to repair.
A boiler that no longer works is a major inconvenience as the home cannot be kept warm and water has to be heated in the kettle for washing. A boiler service can prevent your boiler from breaking down.
An oil boiler service includes checking that no water or impurities have entered the oil tank or the oil line. A blocked nozzle will be replaced. The trap will be cleaned to improve reliability. Other maintenance tasks will be performed that make sure every element of the system works well.
Don’t risk your oil boiler’s reliability by neglecting the service. Book your boiler service in Chester or North Wales with Xgas.
