How Much is a Boiler Service?

A boiler is one of the most essential appliances in a home, yet it is also one of the most forgotten about. Boilers need regular maintenance and servicing to keep performing at their best, yet many homeowners neglect their heating systems until they eventually break.

In fact, a lack of service during summer months means every winter thousands of homeowners are left without heating and hot water. Nevertheless, these problems can be avoided by taking proper care of the boiler and arranging regular boiler servicing.

A boiler service ensures that your boiler remains efficient and safe and must be carried out by a Gas Safe registered engineer. The engineer will look at the full list of boiler components and carry out the necessary tweaks, replacements and cleaning.

Much like servicing a vehicle, a boiler should be serviced regularly and preferably once a year. Many choose to avoid paying for servicing, however, because of the short-term cost. Nevertheless, small problems that could have been spotted and resolved become much more serious problems over time and cost hundreds to repair.

It is also worth noting that homeowners stand to save money by keeping their boiler system running as efficiently as possible and keeping energy bills low, while also extending the lifespan of their system by a few years.

Additionally, boilers often come installed with 5-10 year guarantees but these manufacturers guarantees are dependent on the boiler being serviced and maintained, at least annually.

An annual boiler service typically costs between £70-120 depending on the provider. One-off boiler services are often more expensive, while signing up to an annual boiler service plan is more cost-effective.

Boiler servicing should be carried out once a year to ensure that a boiler is properly maintained, supported and in good working order. Your manufacturer's guarantee requires that your boiler is to be serviced once a year, so it is essential to do so if you want simple fixes and replacements to be covered under wear and tear.

• Boilers need regular servicing to perform efficiently. It is recommended that a boiler is serviced at least once a year.
• Regular servicing keeps a boiler working to full capacity, making it more cost efficient in the long-term.
• Boiler servicing typically costs between £70-£120.