Why are gas safety checks and services so important?
The most important thing is that the annual verification of the safety of your gas appliances will give you peace of mind knowing that they are not putting you, your family or your home in danger, and that they are safe to use. However, there are also other benefits of regular gas safety checks and services are:
1: It keeps the appliances running efficiently.
2: Detect any problems before they become more expensive to solve.
3: Regular maintenance of the boiler makes it less likely that the boiler will accumulate in the middle of winter.
More efficient appliances mean money saved.
What happens during a service?
The exact details of what will happen during the gas service will vary depending on the appliance or the installation being repaired. However, as a general guide, most services will include the following:
1: Verify that the appliance is fully operational.
2: Verify that the device is operating safely.
3: Inspection of the state of the main components.
4: Check the gas pressure.
5: Check for corrosion or leaks.
6: Cleaning of parts if necessary.
7: In addition to repairing your gas appliances, it is advisable that ventilation measures and smoke ducts be cleaned and maintained annually.
Hiring a gas safety engineer
When dealing with a substance as dangerous as gas, you will want to make sure that any professional who installs, maintains or repairs your appliances has experience and is qualified to do so to avoid problems that go unnoticed or that the appliances are improperly installed.
Fortunately, the gas safety record makes it easy for everyone to access a list of reputable, professional and competent gas engineers in your local area.
All accredited gas engineers are listed on the Gas Safe register and carry a Gas Safe identification card, anyone who works with gas appliances that is not registered with Gas Safe is breaking the law. Home
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