For some business owners, boiler servicing is one of those things that is often overlooked especially in the summer months. Your annual service, however, should take place during this time because of these 3 reasons.
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The boiler is not in use
During warmer summer months the boiler isn’t in use so this is the most important time to get it serviced thoroughly before switching on. Although the boiler is not active, it would have been hard at work during the previous winter, and at times throughout the day without any pause. In the summer months, since you are not using the boiler, it’s easier for engineers to tell whether there are certain things going on with the system; such as deposits building up in the boiler that requires attention. That’s one reason why having a service/health check prior to switching it back on is of utmost importance. If work is required, then it’s better to have it carried out whilst you are less likely to need to have the heating on.
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Any issues can be identified
Issues can be identified and dealt with before any major damage occurs. When a boiler is run continuously or substantially for a period of time (especially in winter months), there’s added pressure on the system. Therefore, regular service and maintenance can mitigate potential problems. There are some cases, however, where a service reveals a potential problem and when this happens during the summer, you have plenty of time to get the repairs done before you need to use the boiler regularly. In the worst case, if you need a boiler replacement, you have a bit of time to get organised to ensure that the work is done well before the weather turns cold outside.
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There are usually shorter wait times
During the autumn/winter, everyone is rushing to get their boiler serviced. This means that it can be difficult to book your appointment for the time and date you need. Just imagine how busy gas engineers are in the autumn – boilers across the country being turned on for the first time in months and many are probably not working properly; or at all. Beat the rush and book your service now instead!
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