Boiler Servicing: Why Annual Checks Save You Money

The Importance of Annual Boiler Servicing

An annual boiler service is one of those things that is easy to forget about until something goes wrong. But a yearly check-up is one of the smartest investments you can make.

What Happens During a Service?

A Gas Safe registered engineer will carry out visual inspection of the boiler and flue, test gas pressure and flow rate, check the flue for safe expulsion of gases, inspect and clean internal components, and test all safety devices.

Why Is It Important?

Safety first: A faulty boiler can produce carbon monoxide. An annual service checks for any CO risks.

Keeps your warranty valid: Almost every manufacturer requires annual servicing. Skip a year and you could void your cover entirely.

Prevents expensive breakdowns: Small issues caught during a service are cheap to fix early. Left unchecked they become major repairs.

Maintains efficiency: A well-maintained boiler runs more efficiently using less gas to produce the same heat.

How Much Does a Service Cost?

A standard boiler service costs between £60 and £100. When you consider it protects a warranty worth thousands it is a no-brainer.

Book Your Service

At AR Heating and Gas we offer boiler servicing across the North East with annual reminders so you never miss one.

What happens during a boiler servicing visit

A proper boiler servicing visit is far more than a quick glance. Your engineer checks the gas pressure and flow, inspects the burner and heat exchanger, tests the flue for safe combustion, and confirms every safety device cuts in as it should. Any small fault, a weeping seal, a sticking valve, or a flue reading drifting out of range, gets caught while it is still cheap to put right rather than after it has turned into a winter breakdown.

Most manufacturers also require proof of annual boiler servicing to keep the warranty valid, so booking it in every year protects both your family and the cover on an expensive appliance.