Annual boiler servicing in and around Ripon
Neil Green Services Ltd services natural gas and LPG boilers in homes across Ripon and the surrounding towns and villages. Every engineer is Gas Safe registered. A service is a planned visit to check that the boiler is burning correctly, venting safely and working as the manufacturer intended.
What a boiler service involves
The exact steps depend on the make and model, because each manufacturer sets its own service instructions. A typical service covers:
- A visual check of the boiler, flue and pipework for damage or corrosion
- A flue gas analysis to confirm the boiler is burning cleanly
- A check of the gas pressure and gas rate
- Inspection and cleaning of parts such as the burner, heat exchanger and condensate trap, where the manufacturer calls for it
- Tests of the safety devices and controls
- A check of the system pressure and, on sealed systems, the expansion vessel
At the end we fill in the service record and tell you about anything that needs attention.
Why a yearly service matters
Safety. A boiler that is burning badly can produce carbon monoxide, which you cannot see or smell. A yearly check picks up combustion and flue faults early.
Warranty. Most manufacturers make an annual service by a Gas Safe registered engineer a condition of the warranty. Miss a year and a later claim can be refused. Keep the service record with your boiler paperwork.
Reliability. Worn parts found at a service are usually simpler to deal with than a breakdown in the middle of winter. If something does go wrong between services, see our boiler repairs page.
Vaillant and Baxi boilers
We service all makes of natural gas and LPG boiler. We are also accredited installers for both Vaillant and Baxi. If we fitted your boiler, the yearly service is what keeps its manufacturer warranty running.
Other gas appliances on the same visit
If you have a gas fire or a hot water cylinder, it makes sense to have them serviced at the same appointment. Tell us what you have when you call so we can allow enough time. See gas fire servicing and repairs for what that covers.
Arranging a service
Appointments are on weekdays. Call us to arrange a date. A service does not have to wait for the cold weather. Any time of year is fine, as long as it is done every 12 months.