Gas Boiler Maintenance (Tips)

Look after your boiler and will look after you. During its life this maymean seeking professional advice from Acton Plumbers for maintenance and repair. Remember, central heating troubles can be tricky to solve and dangerous. If you ever suspect a gas leak you must immediately contact the National Gas Emergency Service immediately on 0800 111 999.Try the following top tips:1). Run your heating at least once a month, even during the summertime, to keep it running efficiently and clear the boiler pump and provide a flow of water through your radiators to flush them.2). Do get your boiler checked once a year by a Gas safe registered engineer like an Acton Plumber to ensure that it’s running smoothly and safely. This will also give you peace of mind guaranteed work and a point of contact should the problem reoccur.3). Fit a carbon monoxide detector to warn you if there’s a leak. If a leak occurs call the National Gas Emergency Service immediately on 0800 111 999.4). Don’t ever cover your boiler or block the air vents. Make sure the outside flues are clear.If you’re renting the property, it’s your landlord that has the responsibility to get all gas appliances, especially the boiler, inspected once a year. By law you should hold a copy of the CP12 Gas Safety Certificate covering the points below:Appliances (gas) should be checked for gas tightness.If test points are available, standing and working pressure will be tested.A Gas Safe engineer will check burner pressure and gas rate against the manufacturers data plate.Checks will be carried out for the provision of all necessary ventilation.Flue flow will be tested to make sure products of combustion are removed.Flame failure devices to be checked for satisfactory operation.Where appropriate checks will be made for physical stability, presence and effectiveness of brackets.Look for any evidence of unsafe operation. Any found will be reported.Without completing all of the above checks an appliance cannot be issued a gas safety certificate (CP12).