Boiler Installations and Servicing.
Benefits of switching to a combi boiler
If you make the choice of switching to a modern combi boiler, you could notice the advantages instantly. For example, you could have considerably more room available in your home as combi boilers, in contrast with conventional boilers, do not take up excessive space. A large amount of room is needed for conventional boilers as they require additional components such as cylinders and tanks. Additionally, with conventional boilers you can be limited to the hot water available in the tank; whereas with a combi boiler, hot water is always available at your command. Combi boiler prices can typically be kept cheap and easy because they usually hang on your wall in a single unit with less components required than a conventional or system boiler. Although, switching from one system type to another could incur some additional costs due to tasks such as pipework rerouting, as well as other factors.
All in all, getting a combi boiler installation into your home could prove to be significantly beneficial for your household. These boilers are typically extremely practical and efficient, using energy in the most useful way to deliver instantaneous hot water without using excessive fuel. Combi boilers can therefore be deemed as a cost-effective option, capable of saving you up to £215** on your yearly expenses.
If you feel that you could benefit from installing a new combi boiler into your home, contact Sampsgas Domestic Services Ltd now and our friendly team will arrange an appointment with you.
Landlord Gas Safety Checks
What are your landlord responsibilities for gas safety?The Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998 outline your duties as a landlord to make sure all gas appliances, fittings, chimneys and flues are safe and working efficiently. If you’re letting a property with gas appliances installed, you’ve got three main legal responsibilities.
1. Gas safety checks.
2. Gas safety records
3. Maintenance.
For your Gas safety certificates and Maintenance work, don't look far. Contact your Local friendly Gas Engineer Sampsgas Domestic Services Ltd.
Powerflushing
A power flush is a process carried out by central heating engineers designed to remove sludge build-up in the boiler, pipes and radiators that make up your central heating system. A power flushing unit sends water through your central-heating system at high velocity to dislodge any build-up of sludge, rust and other debris.
This helps to improve the efficiency and lifespan of the boiler and central heating system and prevent breakdowns. As with so many plumbing issues, regular maintenance (including power flushing) is the best way to keep your system in shape.
Central Heating services
A central heating system has pipework and radiators which are connected to a boiler. The boiler provides the heat and the pump moves heated water from the boiler through the pipework to the radiators, and back to the boiler for reheating. It also provides hot water to the hot taps in your home.
Gas Safety Inspection Check
What Is A Gas Safety Check?
A Gas Safety checks is an annual legal requirement which calls for a Gas Safe Registered Engineer to manually inspect all the gas appliances in the household (i.e. cooking appliances, boilers, and even chimneys). Any gas appliances in your home that use gas or emits fire needs to undergo an annual check to ensure their safety and efficiency. Your gas pipework is also checked. Tests are run to determine whether there are any issues i.e. micro leaks present in your pipes that could bring a much bigger problem in the future.
What Is Included In A Gas Safety Check?
The Gas Safety Check will include a comprehensive examination of all gas-related fixtures of your property. For example, gas appliances such as cookers, hob, and ovens need constant inspection as broken cooking devices are one of the most common causes of house fires. For your health and safety, it is better to push for an annual check than being left unaware of the issues in your heating system, gas appliances, etc.
The Gas Safe Registered Engineer will conduct thorough safety inspections of the flues, chimney and even your smoke and carbon monoxide detector. Left unchecked, these broken appliances may lead to several unfortunate incidents like a house fire or even carbon monoxide poisoning.
Who Can Make A Gas Safety Check?
Only Gas Safe Registered Engineers can sign off on your Gas Safety Record. Gas Safe Registered Engineers go through extensive training that allows them to pick up even the smallest risk present in your gas appliances, which is crucial for your safety.
Do I Need An Annual Gas Safety Check?
Yes. The Gas Safety Certificate expires every 12 months which means you need to book an appointment with a Gas Safe Registered Engineer before it expires. This is in accordance with the Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998.
Over the months, wear and tear can affect the performance of your gas appliances. These micro damages, in the long run, could prove to be a catastrophic headache for you. It is this exact reason why it is mandatory to renew your Gas Safety Certificate every year. When you move to a new apartment, it’s best to immediately ask for the Landlord’s Gas Safety certificate
How Long Does A Gas Safety Check Take?
This would depend on the number of gas appliances and pipes that you need to have inspected. On average, however, a regular-sized household will not take more than an hour if everything is perfectly working. Make sure that you talk with your Gas Safe Registered Engineer if you have plans on that day. It might be best to book on a weekend when your schedule is free. Your engineer may find something that needs to be repaired or he might want to discuss some safety advice. Rushing the gas safety inspections will not be beneficial to your health and safety.
Who Should Get A Gas Safety Check?
It is your landlord’s responsibility to schedule an appointment with a Gas Safe Registered Engineer. The law requires all residential areas to have a valid Gas Safety Certificate to ensure their safety.
How Much Is A Gas Safety Check?
This depends on your Gas Safe Registered Engineer. Generally, during the call, he would give you an estimate depending on the gas appliances that you have, your location, and which tests your property requires.
How Do I Know If My Property Had A Gas Safety Check?
The Gas Safe Registered Engineer should be able to provide you with a Gas Safety Record. Before moving home into a new apartment, your landlord should give you a copy of the Gas Safety Record of the unit as proof that it has been inspected by a professional Gas Safe registered engineer. You can also ask your landlord for a copy if you’re already residing in the property. The landlord’s failure to provide this document can act as grounds for legal action.
Gas Fires Servicing and Installation
Domestic gas fires offer a welcoming heat source in the colder winter months. A gas safe registered engineer should carry out an annual gas fire service to check that the gas fire is working efficiently and most importantly, safely.
Gas fire service
A gas fire service will normally comprise of a gas fire safety check, plus additional checks and cleaning of the following areas of your gas fire:
- The gas fire’s overall condition
- General cleaning
- Check the gas fire’s installation pipework is correct
- Check that the ventilation is adequate
- Check the wear and tear on the flue, and that it is operating efficiently
If you have a gas fire with a back boiler, you will need a boiler and gas fire service. This involves stripping down the boiler, cleaning out the combustion chamber and performance checks on both the associated pipework and meter to ensure they work efficiently and safely. It’s also essential to check that no leaks have developed since the last service.
Regular gas fire maintenance is essential. A faulty gas fire may lead to leaks of carbon monoxide or gas, which has both fire and health risks.
Gas fire service cost
A gas fire service will usually cost £45 to £60 (unless you have taken out cover or a maintenance package with a provider). This should include a gas fire safety check to ensure there is no risk of carbon monoxide poisoning or fire risk. In addition, cleaning of the gas fire and checks on its condition, and its performance, to ensure it is working optimally. All checks and tests should be carried out according to the appropriate manufacturers’ standards for the gas fire.
Gas Cooker Installation and Servicing
Our Gas Safe registered engineers are fully qualified to install your gas cooker safely. We can arrange a visit any day of the week and can safely connect your new appliance with SAME DAY service.
Whether you’ve purchased a new cooker, range cooker, oven or hob, or simply want to reconnect the old one, let us do the hard work for you.
