Boiler Service
Keeping you and your family safe
As a property owner, we don’t need to tell you that gas safety is a big deal. A regular boiler service is important for a number of different reasons – the most important being that it will help to keep you, your family, and if you’re a landlord, your tenants, out of harms way.
A boiler service must be undertaken by a registered Gas Safe engineer. The most vital part of it will be to check the Co2 and carbon monoxide levels, and to ensure that there are no leaks coming from your boiler that could put people and property at risk.
During the boiler service, your Gas Safe engineer will inspect the boiler inside and out, the pipework, the flue and any air vents for damage or wear and tear. They’ll also test the performance of the boiler and inform you of any remedial works or repairs that will enhance the boilers efficiency and longevity.
Carbon monoxide poisoning – a preventable risk
Carbon monoxide (CO) is a highly poisonous gas. It can leak into your property if any of your gas appliances, such as your boiler, haven’t been fitted properly or haven’t been adequately maintained. There are approximately 40 deaths each year which occur as a result of carbon monoxide poisoning. That’s why it’s vital that you have the boiler in your home or rental property regularly serviced, as well as ensuring that your smoke detectors and carbon monoxide alarms are in good and efficient working order.
The boiler service – your legal responsibility as a landlord
Whilst you may well know that it’s your responsibility to ensure that you’ve got an up to date Gas Safety Certificate in place for your rental properties, what about the general maintenance and repair of the boiler? Where does the responsibility lie? The answer is with you.
Under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985, you’re legally responsible as a landlord for the maintenance and repair of the boiler in any property that you let. This responsibility includes the requirement to have any boilers serviced annually.
Get the peace of mind you need with Safe2
At Safe2, we can help to make sure that your home and your rental properties are safe and compliant. From the property certificates you need to the risk assessments and services required, with a Safe2 service subscription, you’ll have complete peace of mind.
Either pay-as-you-go or use our auto renewal subscription.
- Gas Safety Certificate.
- HMO Fire Risk Assessment.
- Smoke detector inspection.
- Energy Performance Certificate.
- Portable Appliance Testing Certificate.
The benefits of a boiler service – top tips from Safe2
There are so many benefits of regular boiler maintenance, whether you’re a homeowner or a landlord. For example:
✔️ A boiler service will ensure that your boiler is running efficiently, meaning that you or your tenants will benefit from more energy efficient homes and lower energy costs.
✔️ In today’s marketplace, offering energy efficient homes will help you to stand out in the private rental market, as well as doing wonders for your own carbon footprint.
✔️ Maintaining your boiler regularly will help to avoid the cost of unexpected and more in depth repairs at a later date.
✔️ Keeping your boiler in good working order will increase the chances of it having a longer lifespan – reducing the likelihood of it needing to be replaced.
✔️ Having your boiler serviced during the summer months will ensure that there’s less chance of it breaking down during the winter – the time you’ll need it the most.
