Boiler Maintenance Tips July 12, 2019 Installing a new boiler in your home represents a huge investment, and one that has a key bearing on the functionality of your home. After all, you heating system will create a warm and comfortable space at all times, whilst also providing you with a constant source of hot water for drinks, washing dishes and showering. With these points in mind, it’s important to protect your invest and maintain your boiler as efficiently as possible. Here are some tips that you can deploy even without the help of an accredited engineer: 1. Invest in an Annual Boiler Service Let’s start with the basics; as one of the best ways to protect your boiler is to organise an annual service with an accredited firm (ideally the company that installed the unit in the first place). The primary benefit of this is that it helps you to identify minor flaws and issues before they become too problematic, and these can then be corrected with the minimum of fuss and for a small amount of cash. On another note, having your boiler serviced annually may also be a requirement of your manufacturer’s warranty. In this instance, annual servicing safeguards your investment and means that you won’t be liable to pay for repairs during the duration of the guarantee. 2. Use a Power Flushing Service You could also use a power flushing service to get the most out of your boiler, and keep this well-maintained over an extended period of time. Whilst you may only need to have a power flush completed once every five years or so, this process utilises specialist cleansing agents to remove traces of sludge, rust and debris from your heating system. This needs to be carried out by an accredited heating engineer, and it can deliver numerous benefits including improving efficiency, boosting performance and maintaining hotter water temperatures. 3. Bleed your Radiators Occasionally, you may find that cold patches develop on your radiators. This is not an uncommon issue, and it’s one that may be indicate that air has become trapped in your heating system. This can be easily solved by bleeding your radiator, which requires you to release trapped air and excess fluid until the heat has returned. This should not only improve performance and the projection of convection heat, but also reduce the pressure in your boiler. Call on Tim Reynolds to Handle your Boiler Needs If you do want to service your boiler or organise a power flush of your system, you’ll need to work with an accredited engineer or brand. For those who live in Poole and the surrounding areas, Tim Reynolds Plumbing, Heating and Gas offers genuine value for money. All of our engineers are Gas Safe registered, for example, whilst we also have years of experience handling scheduled maintenance, repairs and installations. So, why not give our team a call on 01202 802281 today? Or, email us at tim@timreynolds.co.uk to share your query and request your complimentary quotation!
