Boiler Service Checklist

It is essential to service your boiler or appliance regularly to maintain its efficiency and to check its safety.

What should I expect during a routine service?

Gas Boiler

•  Gas inlet and burner pressure checked
•  Cleaning of the electrodes to maintain the flame failure device
•  Visual inspection of the flue and boiler casing for leakage
•  Controls tested
•  Dust and dirt removed from the heat exchange unit
•  Written service report given to customer

Condensing Boiler

•  Electronic flue analysis to compare combustion efficiency to manufacturer's guidelines (printout provided)
•  Gas inlet pressure checked
•  Written service report given to customer

Pressure Jet Oil Boiler

•  Baffles removed and cleaned
•  Burner nozzle replaced
•  Oil line to burner connection (flexible braided hose) replaced at least every other year
•  Smoke testing undertaken
•  Measurement of combustion efficiency with a flue analyser
•  Adjustment of oil pump pressure and air mixture as required by above analysis
•  Fire valve phial tested with hot water and reset
•  Written service and safety (boiler and oil storage) report given to customer