5 Basic Boiler Maintenance Tips to Ensure Greater Value of Money

Boiler maintenance is not that challenging if you stick to the tips discussed below. The tips discussed here are shared by some qualified and licensed plumbers in London. Read on to know more.

Effective boiler maintenance tips for you:

Before we start, it is important to say a few things. There are more boiler maintenance tips online that what you can imagine. In the following paragraphs we have touched only few basic things that you should do at routine intervals to make sure your boiler runs smoothly over the years.

• Professional servicing

One of the most fundamental things to stretch the life of a boiler along with improving efficiency is giving it a professional servicing at least once a year.  In other words hire a Gas Safe registered engineer to take a thorough look at the boiler. The professional‘s inspection helps diagnosing any problem at its initial stages. Landlords must take note it is their legal responsibility to conduct an annual boiler servicing.

• Power-flushing the boiler

Your Gas Safe registered engineer is also adept in performing power-flushing. In simple words it means removing sludge, rust and other debris that automatically builds up inside a central heating system in course of time. This build-up badly affects efficiency of a boiler system along with reducing its life span. Effects of a power-flush last for years together. You get your system power-flushed today and there is no need to worry about it again in the next 5 to 10 years.

• Lagging pipes

In winter the temperature drops drastically. As a result the external condensate pipe of the boiler gets frozen. In such condition the boiler gets cut out from service because of safety reasons. To avoid this inconvenience lag the pipe. If the lagging is done in the right way you don’t have to worry about the times when the temperature drops below zero degrees during peak winter months.

• Radiator bleeding

Bleeding the radiator is undisputedly a great tip for boiler maintenance. In course of time the radiators trap in air, which affects the efficiency and functionality of the system. As a result of this issue a boiler takes longer to warm up or develops cold spots. While bleeding the radiators you let go off the trapped air from inside. You need a boiler bleeding key for the purpose. This key is available at local hardware stores.

• Switching the boiler off

In summers we usually make very little use of boilers. In order to ensure the gadget runs smoothly with optimum efficiency in the coming winter, you should leave the boiler on for 15 minutes every month during summers. On the other hand if you have a combi boiler installed, you can turn off the heating and just leave the hot water on during warm, sunny months of the year.

Qualified Gas Safe registered engineers dealing in boiler repair service in London share these tips for your convenience. Feel free to contact us for more information.