Boilers
The average lifespan of a boiler is between 10 and 15 years. Keep it regularly serviced and maintained and it could last you a lot longer and save you money in the long run. Adam Carter Plumbing and Heating cover the installation, service, fault finding and repair of most boilers and also offer gas safety certificates for landlords.
Boiler InstallationIf you're looking to upgrade to a more efficient boiler, replace a faulty one or install one in a brand new house, I can help. Whether you're looking for a combi, heat only or system boiler, I can fit any type, whether it's powered by mains gas, LPG, oil or electric, together with solar powered installations.
Fault Finding and Boiler RepairsAs efficient as modern boilers are, one day something will wear out and stop working. If you've lost your ignition, have a noisy fan or pump, lost pressure or simply not working, Adam can diagnose and fix it for you.
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Boiler ServicingA faulty boiler can be extremely dangerous and it is therefore essential to have it serviced once a year to check that it's working safely and efficiently. See the checklist below for what's covered in a standard annual service.
Landlord CertificatesIf you're a landlord you have a legal obligation to protect your tenants by having any gas appliance in the property properly tested by a Gas Safe engineer. Adam is fully qualified to undertake these checks and provide you with the appropriate certificate.
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Boiler Service Check List
- A visual check to ensure your boiler still meets current standards
- Fire up the boiler to identify any faults
- Casing removed to check all main components including heat exchanger, spark/sensor probe, main injector, heat exchanger
- Ensure the flue terminals are not obstructed and the internal flue components are sealed properly
- Flue gas analysis to check that there is no build up of carbon monoxide in the appliance
- Gas valve adjusted to check that the burner is combusting properly and efficiently
- Clean the inside casing surfaces and boiler parts if necessary
- Check gas tightness to ensure there are no leaks
- Replace the boiler casing and check it's properly sealed
- Provide a service report that shows all the necessary checks have been made
For Boilers with bottled LPG:
All of the above plus
- Check the governor
- Check the age and condition of the hoses on the bottles
- Fire up the boiler to identify any faults
- Casing removed to check all main components including heat exchanger, spark/sensor probe, main injector, heat exchanger
- Ensure the flue terminals are not obstructed and the internal flue components are sealed properly
- Flue gas analysis to check that there is no build up of carbon monoxide in the appliance
- Gas valve adjusted to check that the burner is combusting properly and efficiently
- Clean the inside casing surfaces and boiler parts if necessary
- Check gas tightness to ensure there are no leaks
- Replace the boiler casing and check it's properly sealed
- Provide a service report that shows all the necessary checks have been made
For Boilers with bottled LPG:
All of the above plus
- Check the governor
- Check the age and condition of the hoses on the bottles
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