Boiler servicing keeps your boiler happy and healthy all year long, saving you money and keeping you warm.

It is not only your boiler whose safety is improved when you have it serviced, however, it is the safety of you and your family as well.

During a boiler service, a Gas Safe Engineer will conduct a number of safety checks that will keep you and your family safe. At the end of the day there is nothing more important than this.

Gas is incredibly powerful, which is what makes it such an effective heating source, but needs to be respected and can be dangerous if misused.

In this article, we will take a closer look at the importance of boiler servicing Glasgow to the safety of the home and the people inside.

Some of the main health and safety benefits of a boiler service include:

Stopping Gas Leaks

A gas leak is any homeowners worst nightmare. It is one of the most dangerous situations that can ever occur in a domestic home and there is a genuine risk to life if a leak goes undetected.

One of the most important things that a gas engineer will do during a gas service is to check for a gas leak and carry out any repairs that will reduce the risk of a catastrophic incident taking place.

They will also be able to give you tips and advice for monitoring for gas leaks yourself.

Detecting carbon monoxide

Carbon monoxide is an extremely dangerous gas that can leak from a faulty boiler. Carbon monoxide poisoning is incredibly dangerous and can lead to serious health issues for those nearby, and even death in extreme situations.

You should always have a carbon monoxide detector installed in close proximity to your boiler but during a boiler service your engineer will conduct additional checks to both find any existing leaks and make any repairs that could potentially lead to a leak in the future.

Avoid Breaching Regulations

There are strict rules and regulations governing the use of gas appliances in the UK, especially for landlords and homeowners. Failing to abide by these rules could land you in very deep legal waters. As a landlord, gas boiler servicing is not only a good idea for the safety of your tenants but is actually a legal requirement. Failing to have gas appliances safety checked can lead to major fines or other penalties.

What safety checks are carried out during a gas boiler service?

Just some of the components of a boiler that are examined and maintained during a gas boiler service include:

• Gas valves
• Ventilation system
• Flame Sensors
• Pressure gauges
• Burners

All of these play a major role in determining the overall safety of the boiler system and it is essential that they are routinely checked by a fully qualified Gas Safe Engineer. Gas boiler servicing is not a legal requirement for homeowners (landlords aside) but is still absolutely essential for anyone serious about protecting the safety of their property.