Keeping your boiler running efficiently throughout the year starts with a boiler service. Under the majority of warranties, you will need to service your boiler annually, with the first being within 12 months of installation.
Boiler servicing plans can range from conventional gas boilers and combi boilers to LPG boilers, and include check-ups and repairs to keep a boiler healthy all year round. With boiler service providers like Gas Tech Heating Ltd, homeowners can maximise efficiency and safety.
In this article we will look at boiler servicing in more detail, as well as how to pick a plan that meets your needs.
What Is a Boiler Service Plan?
A boiler service plan ensures that you are always covered and qualify for annual servicing and regular inspections. Boiler service plans not only include annual services, but safety checks for gas leaks, carbon monoxide and also put homeowners at the top of the list of priority repairs.
For homeowners, a boiler service plan provides some peace of mind that their boiler will not suddenly run into any disastrous issues – as no one wants to be without a fully-functioning boiler.
While newer builds may not have a supply of gas, and smaller homes or flats may opt for electric boilers, most larger homes are likely to use a gas, combi or LPG boiler. Electric, combi, LPG and gas boilers can all be covered by boiler service plans. And a gas boiler service plan is essential for safety, as they protect homeowners from gas leaks.
Benefits of Boiler Servicing Plans
Boiler service plans, as well as combined boiler plans, benefit home owners in multiple ways. Improving efficiency and a boiler’s lifespan, as well as ensuring a high-level of safety are just a few of the bonuses.
But, are boiler service plans worth it? Let’s look at the benefits.
Improved efficiency: In order to improve the performance of your boiler, servicing is key. Regular services reduce energy consumption by boosting efficiency, and as a result lower household energy bills.
Prolonged lifespan: Due to regular maintenance and check-ups, servicing plans can extend the life of a boiler massively. Short-term service costs will aid in the long-run to keep your boiler free from issues for up to 20 years.
Avoid breakdowns: Costly repairs and unexpected breakdowns can be prevented with a boiler servicing plan. Annual checks and inspections can act as preventative measures as they ensure all parts of your boiler are in order.
Safety: For gas boilers, safety checks for gas and carbon monoxide leaks are extremely important. With gas boiler service plans, the boiler flue can be checked for blockages to prevent carbon monoxide from escaping into your home instead of outside.
Cost savings: In the long-term, you are less likely to run into issues because of regular servicing – keeping costs low. An engineer will check and bleed radiators, check CO2 alarms and check controls are in working order helping your central heating system to work more effectively.
Overall, a boiler service plan is beneficial to homeowners who value the performance and safety of their boiler and heating system. And for Hemel Hempstead residents, Gas Tech Heating Ltd can offer boiler service plans as well as emergency coverage.
Types of Boiler Servicing Plans
Let us run through our boiler service plan comparison.
Annual boiler service plan: An annual boiler service plan covers inspections, some repairs and it also benefits homeowners by keeping their boiler up and running all year round. An annual gas boiler service plan can be paid in a one-off payment, or as part of a monthly contract that may include other regular check-ups.
Gas boiler service plans: Service plans that are specifically for gas boilers are also available. With the risk of gas and carbon monoxide leaks, safety checks are even more important in gas boiler servicing.
Combi boiler service plans: Combi boilers are a popular choice as they combine a high efficiency water heater and a central heating boiler into one single unit. As with other boilers, they also require servicing to run optimally throughout the year.
Boiler servicing plans are also customisable, and can be tailored to suit the needs of your boiler type – whether that is a Worcester, Vaillant, Ideal, Baxi or another.
How to Choose the Best Boiler Service Plan
Picking the best boiler service plan means choosing coverage that meets your boiler’s needs. To help, you can compare boiler service plans based on our following few tips:
Cost vs. Coverage: Does the cost and the coverage match? For expensive plans, you will want to get as much for your money as possible, including things like central heating servicing. So make sure that the coverage ticks all of the boxes.
Boiler type compatibility: It might seem obvious, but you will want to pick a boiler service plan that matches the model of your current boiler. If you are unsure whether your boiler would be covered, it’s always a good idea to reach out to the plan provider for more details.
Local vs. national providers: Consider whether a local provider would be better suited than a national provider. Not only would their emergency call-out times be much faster, but you are also supporting your local area.
Customer reviews and trustworthiness: Ensure that the provider you pick is well-reviewed by customers. A set of glowing reviews on Google, Trustpilot or on their own website adds to the element of trustworthiness and often means a more reliable service.
With a boiler service from qualified specialists like Gas Tech Heating Ltd you are not only supporting a local Hemel Hempstead provider, but you can be sure that our costs will cover all of your boiler needs.
Boiler Servicing Plans for Hemel Hempstead residents
In Hemel Hempstead, residents have access to Gas Tech Heating Ltd’s boiler service plans, but what does this mean for homeowners?
In the next few sections we will run through everything you need to know.
Which boilers can be serviced?
Most gas boilers are included in servicing including Vaillant, Baxi, Worcester Bosch, Veissmann, Ideal as well as competitively priced combi and conventional boiler servicing for any brand too. Not sure whether your boiler is covered? Get in touch with us.
How long does a boiler service take?
A boiler service will generally take between one and two hours to complete. But this will depend on the level of service you choose, when your boiler was last serviced, and any issues you might be currently experiencing.
How much do boiler services cost?
Boiler service prices vary across Hemel Hempstead – be wary of anyone offering a very low price as well as what feels like a very high price. Residents employing a good heating installer can expect to pay around £150-£200 for their service, but to help, this cost can be paid monthly and include other check ups within boiler servicing plans.
When compared to an emergency gas boiler repair which could be anywhere from £225 – £675 a boiler service plan – which almost guarantees to keep a boiler heathy all year round – is more cost-effective.
For a quick and free quote, contact us today.
Why Choose us?
For boiler servicing and maintenance plans from a local provider, look no further. With expert heating engineers and competitive pricing, you can keep your boiler at its best all year with a tailored boiler servicing plan from Gas Tech Heating Ltd.
Contact us today for reliable boiler care in Hemel Hempstead. And for more helpful articles, check out our blog.
