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Boiler Servicing Across the North East

An annual service can catch developing issues, help keep your manufacturer warranty valid and make sure your boiler is operating safely. Booked online in 60 seconds and carried out by Alex and the AR Heating team across Sunderland, Durham, Washington and Houghton le Spring.

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Same week appointments often available
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Pop your postcode in and we will confirm we cover your area, then get you booked in.

Why get your boiler serviced?

A yearly service helps keep your boiler safe, efficient and covered by its manufacturer warranty.

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Keep it running efficiently
A clean, correctly set boiler can operate more efficiently and a service gives us a chance to spot developing issues.
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Keep your warranty valid
Many manufacturers require a documented annual service to maintain the boiler guarantee. We provide a written service record.
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Safety checks included
We check combustion, flue performance, gas pressure, leaks and the condition of key components as part of the service.

What is included in your boiler service

Your Gas Safe engineer works through the boiler and its safety checks methodically:

  • Visual inspection of the boiler, controls and pipework
  • Inspection of accessible internal components as required for the appliance
  • Flue gas analysis to check safe and efficient combustion
  • Flue and combustion checks
  • Gas pressure and flow checks where applicable
  • Inspection for leaks, corrosion and wear
  • Cleaning of relevant components where required
  • Safety checks and a written service record

For landlord properties, ask us about the appropriate gas safety documentation when booking.

If we find signs of system sludge, which can make radiators slow to heat and put the boiler under strain, we may recommend a power flush where appropriate.

Gas Safe engineer servicing a boiler

Clear pricing before you book

We will confirm the current service price before the appointment, so you know what you are agreeing to before an engineer attends.

Prefer to spread the cost and never have to remember to book? Ask about our boiler care plans, which include an annual service with plan benefits depending on the level you choose.

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Boiler care plans
Never have to remember to book again

Our boiler care plans include an annual service with plan benefits designed to make looking after your heating simpler.

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  • Annual boiler service included
  • Priority booking benefits
  • Plan benefits vary by level
  • Spread the cost monthly

Boiler brands we regularly service

We work on Worcester Bosch, Vaillant, Baxi and many other common domestic gas boilers. If you are unsure about your model, ask when you book.

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Worcester Bosch
Regular servicing and safety checks on common Worcester Bosch domestic boilers.
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Vaillant
Servicing and checks on common Vaillant ecoTEC and ecoFIT boilers.
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Baxi
Servicing and checks on Baxi boilers including popular 800 and Platinum ranges.

Areas we cover for boiler servicing

AR Heating services boilers across Houghton le Spring, Sunderland, Durham, Washington, Chester le Street, Hetton le Hole, Seaham, Gateshead and surrounding areas.

Local pages with more detail: Houghton le Spring, Sunderland, Durham and Washington. Not listed? See the full list of areas we cover.

Landlords can also ask us about landlord gas safety certificates.

Not sure if we reach you? Call 0191 540 2051 and we will confirm.

Boiler playing up, not just due a service?

If it is faulty rather than simply due its annual check, you need a repair. Alex and the team can diagnose the problem and explain the options before repair work goes ahead.

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Questions about boiler servicing?

Our help and advice articles cover common servicing and boiler questions.

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Frequently asked questions about boiler servicing

The questions we get asked most often.

What is a boiler service plan? +
An annual boiler service plan is a great option for spreading the cost of your boiler’s service throughout the year rather than having to pay for it all at once, whilst also giving you peace of mind that your boiler’s service is covered without you needing to do anything. It’s particularly important to get your boiler serviced regularly to meet the terms of any manufacturer warranty you may have, which in some cases can be 10 years or more, so it’s worth ensuring that it stays valid to cover the cost of any parts or repairs. Regular servicing also keeps your boiler running as efficiently as possible, keeping the cost of your energy bill down, as well as highlighting any potential issues before they escalate into a more expensive problem.
What does a boiler service include? +
Your HomeServe Gas Safe registered engineer will follow a comprehensive Heating and Hot Water Industry Council (HHIC) checklist to make sure everything has been tested and is working well. This includes: - A visual inspection of the boiler - Operation, control and safety checks - Combustion performance of flue gases - Stripping and cleaning the main boiler components where necessary - Making a record of each test - Ensuring the boiler is safe for use
How long does a boiler service take? +
A boiler service usually takes less than an hour, though it could take longer depending on your boiler.
Is it a legal requirement to service my boiler? +
It is not a legal requirement to get your boiler serviced, however if you don’t get your boiler serviced annually you may invalidate your boiler warranty. If you are a landlord, you’ll legally need to provide a yearly gas safety record to your tenants.
How often should a boiler be serviced? +
There’s no set time of year to get your boiler serviced, the most important thing is that you’re having it done once a year.

Boiler servicing by town

Choose your town for local detail and availability:

Not listed? Call 0191 540 2051 and we will confirm we cover your postcode.

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