Why bother with an annual gas boiler service?

Your Gas Boiler and Central Heating System, just like your car, need a little TLC from time to time to ensure they're running as they should be. And, just like your car's MOT, the primary reasons for this are efficiency and safety.

Gas boiler servicing and efficiency

Having a regular boiler service could actually save you money in the long run. The main reason for this is that deposits build up inside the boiler and central heating system which reduce the efficiency of the system, which means higher gas bills for you! An annual service will include a thorough clean of any dirty parts or deposits, bringing your boiler's efficiency level back up.

Regular servicing also greatly reduces the risk of a breakdown (which would probably cost the price of a service just to get an engineer to your door) and prolongs the life of the boiler. It all adds up to skipping your annual gas boiler service being a false economy.

Gas boiler servicing and safety

For safety reasons it's absolutely essential you have your gas boiler serviced at least once a year. While modern boilers are incredibly safe and highly unlikely to have safety issues after installation there's always a small chance something can go wrong.

Potential issues are usually leak related - something most of us associate with explosions. A gas boiler incident might not be quite so dramatic though...a tiny leak or carbon monoxide output is much more insidious and can kill silently and quickly, without fuss or fanfare. Don't fret too much though - these incidents are very rare. BUT they're a lot rarer for gas boilers that have had a regular annual service. Don't take chances with your life and the lives of your family - make sure you get your boiler checked once a year!