One of the most important reasons for a boiler service is that it helps to keep you and the people in your home safe

During your guarantee or warranty period, which could be up to 10 years, manufacturers require you to have an annual service to keep the warranty valid. While your boiler is under guarantee, if you do not have a service once in every 12 months then your warranty could be void, and if a problem occurs, you’re likely to be liable to pay the full repair costs involved.

During a service, your gas engineer will be able to identify and fix any underlying problems before it’s too late. No matter how small the issue with your boiler, ignoring it could lead to a more serious problem which could be much more costly to repair or lead to a safety issue.

Primarily, the age and model of your boiler will determine how energy efficient it is; as your boiler gets older, it inevitably becomes less energy efficient. Maintaining a healthy, efficient boiler by regularly servicing it could help make it last much longer. Remember the average lifespan of a boiler is between 10 and 15 years, but with careful maintenance and regular servicing, it can reach this age and beyond.

If you’re a landlord, there is a legal requirement to present a gas safety record each year. It makes it really convenient to conduct the gas safety check at the same time as a boiler service. This means that you know your boiler is working well and poses minimal risk to your tenants’ health.