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As the cold days and nights of winter fast approach, many households will be battening down the hatches and preparing their homes for the worst the winter can throw at it. With this in mind, leading home repair and improvement blog DIY Newbie is urging all of its readers to fully understand why having an annual boiler service is so important.
With many comprehensive boiler insurance policies coming with an annual service included in the cover, this check-up is something you can prepare for throughout the year by paying your premiums. Here’s five reasons why it’s so important to get in touch with a Gas Safe Register-approved engineer every year.
Reducing the cost of repairs
Most boilers will need a fix at some stage in their lifespan – and it’s important to remember that small issues can develop into big problems if they’re not sorted out quickly. This is something an engineer can diagnose during a gas safety check, saving you hassle in the future as well as money.
Bringing down your heating costs
While finding faults and fixing them is an essential part of an annual service, making sure the boiler is running efficiently is also key. This means that your engineer may identify small tweaks and replacements that could not only bring down your heating costs, but also prolong the life of your boiler, saving you money in the long run too.
Keeping you safe
Poorly maintained and faulty boilers kill people every year. They can leak carbon monoxide, which is known as the silent killer due to being invisible, tasteless and undetectable to the nose. Common symptoms include stomach and head pains, along with breathlessness and nausea. For further protection, install a gas detector, which will alert you in the event of a leak.
Keeping you within the law
If you’re a landlord, you must have an annual check by law under strict housing codes. This check-up needs to be carried out by a Gas Safe Register-approved engineer and your tenants must be issued a CP12 certificate to prove the work has been carried out.
Boiler insurance can make your service cheaper
Many boiler cover policies come with an annual service included, meaning you can effectively save up for the work throughout the year simply by paying your premiums. The insurance also covers you in the event of breakdowns and repairs, meaning it could be a really savvy financial move to get it in place.
