Annual Boiler Service
Boiler Servicing in Birmingham
An annual boiler service in Birmingham by our local Gas Safe registered engineers keeps your heating running safely and efficiently, keeps your manufacturer warranty valid, and catches small faults before they become winter breakdowns.
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Book a boiler service
Sending an enquiry is free and there is no obligation. Tell us the fault and your postcode, and we will be in touch.
Booking a boiler service is straightforward: send an enquiry with your postcode and the times that suit you, and one of our Gas Safe registered engineers who covers your area services the boiler and leaves you a service record.
What does an annual boiler service include?
A thorough check of the boiler and its safety devices. A full service typically takes around 45 minutes to an hour and covers:
- Visual inspection of the boiler, flue and ventilation
- Checking gas pressure and flow rate at the burner
- Inspecting the heat exchanger for deterioration
- Checking and cleaning the burner and main injector where needed
- Testing the ignition, flame and safety cut-offs
- Checking seals, joints and connections for leaks
- Checking the condensate trap and drain on condensing boilers
- Checking the system pressure and topping up if needed
- Running a combustion analysis to confirm safe and efficient operation
- Leaving a service record, which manufacturers ask for to keep the warranty valid
Why does an annual boiler service matter?
Because it keeps the boiler safe, efficient and under warranty. Most manufacturers require an annual service to maintain warranty cover, and a boiler that has not been serviced for years tends to run less efficiently and break down when it is working hardest in winter. Most importantly, a service checks combustion and the flue, which is how problems that could lead to carbon monoxide are found before they become dangerous. A carbon monoxide alarm near the boiler is still essential.
A Birmingham advantage: soft water
Birmingham is supplied with notably soft water, piped in from the Elan Valley reservoirs in mid-Wales. Soft water means far less limescale build-up on the heat exchanger than in hard-water areas, so Birmingham boilers tend to suffer less scale-related "kettling". It is still worth servicing every year, because soft water does not prevent sludge, corrosion or component wear.
When should you book a boiler service?
Late summer or early autumn, before the heating goes on for winter. Demand for engineers across Birmingham rises once the first cold spell arrives, so booking early is easier. If you cannot remember your last service, or you have just moved into a property, arrange one whatever the season. Landlords have separate legal duties for gas safety checks, which a routine service does not replace.
Where do we service boilers?
Across the Birmingham B postcode area, including Edgbaston, Harborne, Moseley, Kings Heath, Sutton Coldfield, Erdington and Selly Oak. See all areas covered.