Gas Boiler Service Essex
If you have a gas boiler in your home, you should understand how important proper maintenance and servicing is.
A working boiler brings many positives to your home. It provides hot water for bathing as well as hot water for washing the dishes and cleaning clothes. Without a working boiler, many important elements of your home are affected. The hot water works to kill germs and bacteria and prevent illnesses or diseases and infections from spreading.
Furthermore, the heating generated by the boiler is used to operate radiators throughout the house. This will keep households warm and comfortable during winter and can also dry clothes faster, especially if you do not have the option to air dry clothes.
A boiler service is used to keep your boiler working at maximum efficiency. It ensures that the pressure remains at a safe level and there are no leaks that could pose a danger to your home or other property, such as schools and offices.
By having your boiler serviced regularly, you can avoid common problems, such as malfunctions. A boiler service will also keep the unit within its warranty and extend its lifespan to reduce problems later down the line. Contact ALK for more details and a free quote for a boiler service Essex.
Dangers of a faulty boiler
- Health threats such as carbon monoxide poisoning through gas leaks
- Fires
- Explosions
Potential costs from the faulty or inefficient operation can also pose a danger. Your boiler may consume too much energy and increase your energy bills. It can also cause severe damage to your home, especially from water damage as well as both cosmetic and structural problems within the house following a breakdown, creating a far more complex job to address.
Working with a reliable company who specialise in the service and repairs of boilers is important. Our gas safe registered engineers are qualified to provide a wide range of central heating services, competently and efficiently.
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Typical checks included in gas boiler service Essex will include:
- Safety inspections, including inspecting the controls
- Corrosion and leak checking
- Proper component functionality
- Safe gas pressure inspection
- Testing emissions are safe
- Cleaning parts where required to maintain efficient operation
- Boiler safety checklist and providing safety information
Gas safety certificates are provided following a successful service from one of our local boiler service engineers. It is incredibly important to have your boiler checked regularly to ensure that it is running efficiently. Boiler installation, boiler servicing and boiler repairs are the main options available from ALK for boiler services Essex.
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To ensure your safety, every heating engineer working in your home must be Gas Safe registered. The Gas Safe Register (previously Corgi) is the UK's official gas registration body. Gas Safe Register is an official list of gas engineers who are certified to work safely and legally on boilers, cookers, fires, and other gas equipment. The registration gives them an ID card that shows they are qualified to do safe installations and have a level of proficiency acceptable to the industry association. If you have any doubts about a gas engineer's credentials, you may quickly check their status on the Gas Safe Register by visiting www.gassaferegister.co.uk.
How Are You Protected By The Gas Safe Register?
- Gas Safe Registered boiler engineers can securely install a boiler system because they are competent and experienced.
- Find out if the company or engineer is Gas Safe registered. (www.gassaferegister.co.uk)
- There is a Registered Legal Body to protect you in case something goes wrong.
ALK only work with gas safe registered engineers, get a FREE quote for boiler services Essex wide!
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Boiler Breakdown Essex
There are many reasons you may experience boiler breakdown Essex, and this often happens without warning. Common issues include:
- Recent use after months of the boiler being dormant (usually occurs in the cold months)
- The age of the boiler and rusted or corroded components
- System debris or a faulty boiler motor
- Damaged seals and pressure valves
- Broken thermocouple (affects the pilot light and is common with older boilers)
- Unpleasant smells
- No hot water
- Leaks
- Loud and unusual noises
- Bad energy efficiency
There are many consequences to not solving faulty boiler issues which can occur if you do not have your boiler serviced regularly. A lack of hot water and gas leaks are two examples of boiler emergency problems you can avoid by having boiler services carried out.
If you require a boiler service Essex following a breakdown, get in touch with the ALK team today!
How much does a boiler servicing cost in Essex?
The cost of regular boiler services in Essex can vary depending on a wide range of factors, such as;
- The type of boiler
- The brand
- The age
- The condition of the boiler
- Additional issues discovered during the inspection and servicing
For a FREE no-obligation quote for the servicing, install and repair of boilers, contact ALK Plumbing and Drainage today to find out more!
Emergency Boiler Repairs in Essex
You must act quickly and seek out emergency boiler repair Essex if your boiler breaks or even shows signs of failing soon. A fast response to any boiler emergency can prevent more serious issues to plumbing/heating systems, turning a quick fix to a more complex job costing more money!
The boiler engineers at ALK can help with any boiler repairs as a matter of urgency. The team is equipped with industry-standard tools, qualifications and the professional experience required to provide effective heating solutions for customers in Essex, with no job being to big or small.
Boiler repair costs may include an additional charge to carry out the boiler repair as an emergency.
If you need boiler emergency repairs in Essex, contact the boiler engineers at ALK Plumbing and heating for more information!
Emergency boiler installation
We also install boilers as well as service them, if you're looking for a reliable plumbing and heating company, contact ALK plumbing and heating today for more details!
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ALK Plumbing and Drainage provide boiler services Essex wide, working 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We provide FREE quotes and expert advice to ensure that your plumbing/heating services are not interrupted.
Don’t wait until your boiler fails and throws your home into chaos. Get in touch with ALK Plumbing and Drainage today for a FREE QUOTE by calling 0800 328 2489 or 07879 000 300. You can also enquire online by visiting our Contact Page to find out more.
We also provide boiler installation in Chelmsford and boiler servicing in Chelmsford.