Do you heat your property with gas? Then you are legally obliged to carry out regular checks and inspections on your gas boiler, ideally carried out by a qualified Gas Engineer Leeds. How often is it necessary to carry out a gas boiler inspection? What does such an inspection entail? And what can happen if you neglect to inspect the boiler?

The boiler, like any other technical device, requires some attention after a certain period of operation. Regular maintenance and inspection of the boiler is required not only by law, but often also by individual manufacturers. If you neglect boiler maintenance, not only is the risk of failure increased, but your health is at stake. Therefore, do not postpone the inspection of the boiler.

How often should the inspection be performed?

The decree stipulates the obligation to perform a regular operational inspection of a gas boiler once every three years. However, this obligation only applies to companies and entrepreneurs. To ensure that your boiler always functions fully and to eliminate unnecessary safety risks, we recommend that you perform a regular inspection of your boiler at least once a year, whether your boiler is located in a company building or at home.

The ideal time to carry out the inspection is before the start of the heating season or after it has ended. The inspection must be carried out by an inspection technician who has passed the inspection tests.

Modern gas boilers record the number of hours the boiler has been in operation, so the service technician can assess the equipment's utilization. The technician will professionally inspect, test, clean, and adjust the boiler. He will also check the gas distribution and connected equipment for leaks and replace any worn parts if necessary. He will then issue you a certificate of the inspection, which will be stamped and signed by him.

What will you avoid with revisions?

Regularly checking your boiler will ensure that your boiler is safe. Insufficient ventilation of gas appliances produces poisonous carbon monoxide. Its leakage is difficult to detect because it has no smell, and if carbon monoxide accumulates in the room, it becomes dangerous for the homeowner. In case of high concentrations, it can even cause suffocation.

If you also own a newer boiler, having it inspected will prevent complications when making a claim for the equipment. Regular inspections are, therefore, a necessary condition even in the event of an insurance claim.

Don't forget the chimney.

The inspection of the chimney is also closely related to the inspection of the gas boiler. For several years now, a regulation has been in force that requires all boiler owners, regardless of the type of fuel used, to carry out regular inspections of their chimneys. Although the risk of a fire from flue gases in the case of a gas boiler is minimal, the law is clear. Ideally, the inspection should be carried out by a professional technician at least once a year, before the start of the heating season.

Get confidence and a safe environment

If your boiler is regularly maintained and properly adjusted, you will not only achieve a safer environment in your home and extend the life of the boiler, but also reduce its consumption. Proper servicing following a Boiler installation Leeds homeowners invest in will also give you the certainty that your boiler will not unexpectedly fail during the upcoming heating season. You can learn more about boiler inspections.