Boiler Servicing Procedure

What happens to be a boiler service and what does it involve?

The boiler servicing procedure is very different for many companies.

For a few, no names, it's just, inserting the flue gas analyser probe into the flue, printing off the readings.

If they're within the limits, that is the boiler serviced.

If you ask me, a boiler installer, that is not a boiler service, it's just a combustion check and nothing else.

The boiler servicing procedure that I use goes similar to this.

Arrive at the house at the arranged time, if running late, contact your client to help keep informed, nothing worse than looking forward to someone to arrive.

Once at the house, introduce yourself, show the client the Gas Safe ID card, explain how exactly to check the card details.

This will reassure your client that you are a specialist registered gas safe engineer.

Now the card has gone out of the way, politely ask the client to show you the boiler location.

Ask if they have experienced any problems with the boiler recently, has anything changed on the heat, gets the system been drained, any radiators replaced.

This will offer you an idea of what to look out for.

Now The boiler Servicing

First, we carry out a visual inspection of the boiler.

1 Check that the boiler is installed correctly, and to current regulations.

2 Is the flue connected to the boiler the correct way and safe for use?

3 Look for any harm to the boiler that may impair its operation.

4 Make sure that if ventilation is required it's the correct size.

5 Look for any signs of water leakage within the boiler.

6 Search for any former repairs.

7 Make certain the boiler is right, for the size of the property.

8 Run the boiler in both heating and hot water modes before commencing the service.

By running the boiler, this proves that both the warm water and heating were both working during the service.

Some scrupulous customers try to say the boiler was working before you completed the service, when in fact is was not.

By undertaking this check it is possible to confirm if the boiler was working or not.

Now onto Checking The Gas Meter

Check over the location of the gas meter, carry out a risk assessment, making sure it all conforms to current gas regulations.

Does the Emergency Control Valve have a handle fitted, therefore the gas could be isolated and made safe should a predicament occur?

Check the Protective equipotential earth bonding is connected to the outlet side of the gas meter and is the correct size.

Check the gas for leakage

Perform a let by test to determine the emergency control valve isn't letting gas through when switched off.

Now perform the gas tightness test over the prescribed times, once complete, print off the outcomes and attach to the boiler service certificate.

The Boiler

Some makes of boiler have a fault memory which can be checked, they normally store up to 10 faults, this will tell you what has been happening and what to look out for.

Check the gas operating and working pressures, making certain they are within the limits.

Isolate the energy supply to the boiler, while at exactly the same time check that the fuse fitted is of the correct size.

Depending on make and model, follow the boiler servicing procedure as per instructions in the boiler manual.

If you don't get access to the boiler manual it is possible to download a copy from the internet, just seek out the make and model you need, and download it.

Turn the boiler power back on, recheck both the warm water and heating remain working.

Now we move on to the gas rate, this must be checked to be sure the boiler is getting enough gas. There are many apps available to help you carry out a gas rate.

We now perform another gas tightness test at the meter to ensure you can find no gas leaks.

Boiler Servicing procedure Certificate

Given that the boiler service has been completed, remove all tools and any dust sheets from the site, making sure the working area round the boiler has been left clean and tidy.

Enter all the details of the boiler service on the certificate.

If needed, attach any warning notices to the boiler, fill in a warning notice certificate and inform your client of your findings.

Explain why the boiler has failed, and what is required to bring it around regulation standards.

Finally, hand over all of the paperwork to the client including the invoice.

Ask Bathroom installation Colchester if they are pleased with your service, and would they be so kind to leave an assessment for you.

Every company has their very own way of conducting a boiler service, the above is our boiler servicing procedure.